Songlines on Screen: Damari and Guyala (ATOM Study Guide)

This ATOM study guide has been designed to assist you with classroom preparation in relation to the viewing of the short film Damari & Guyala. This film is one of eight films that have been made to record, celebrate and share precious historic and cultural information from Indigenous groups in remote western, northern and central Australia.

Damari & Guyala synopsis
Before the white man arrived, two brothers – Damari and Guyala – made their way down the east coast of Australia. They came seeking shelter and good after a long journey from the north and made a stopover near the land of the Mandingalbay Yidinji tribe of the Cairns area.

This story of betrayal, lies and loyalty is told in the language of Mandingalbay Yidinji elder David Mundraby.

Damari & Guyala is currently available to stream through SBS On Demand at http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/713232451578/songlines-damari-and-guyala-a-story-of-two-brothers.

Curriculum links
This film provides opportunities for learning activities in Year 7–10 English and Media Arts.