Charlie's Country (ATOM Study Guide)

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Charlie's Country (ATOM Study Guide)
SKU:
SG1113
Year Levels:
10-12
Streaming Content:
Charlie's Country
Content Type:
Drama
Learning Areas:
English
Learning Areas:
Australian History
Learning Areas:
Humanities
Learning Areas:
Civics and Citizenship
Learning Areas:
Indigenous studies
Learning Areas:
Film and Media Studies
Learning Areas:
Geography
Key Themes:
Loss of Identity and Displacement, The Impact of Colonialism and Paternalism, Belonging and Connection to Country, Resilience and Dignity
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Product Overview

One of two Australian films selected for screening at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, Charlie's Country (2013) is the third collaboration between writer/director Rolf de Heer and actor David Gulpilil. The earlier films were The Tracker (2002) and Ten Canoes (2006). At the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, David Gulpilil was awarded Best Actor in the Un Certain Regard category for his role in Charlie's Country.

The film follows Charlie (David Gulpilil), an Indigenous man, as he struggles to live on and in his country. Director Rolf de Heer describes the film as '