David Gulpilil David Gulpilil i(A48105 works by) (a.k.a. Gulpilil; David Dalaithngu)
Born: Established: 1 Jul 1953 Arnhem Land, Top End, Northern Territory, ; Died: Ceased: 29 Nov 2021 Murray Bridge, Murray Bridge - Tailem Bend area, Lower Murray area, Murray - Mallee area, South Australia,
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Yolngu ; Aboriginal Djinba
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1 11 form y separately published work icon Another Country David Gulpilil , Rolf De Heer , Molly Reynolds , Australia : Vertigo Productions , 2015 8808085 2015 single work film/TV biography

'According to the great Australian Aboriginal actor David Gulpilil, Another Country is what happened when his way of life was interrupted by ours. This documentary film speaks to the havoc caused by superimposing a new culture over an old culture and the consequent clashes about all manner of things, such as time, money, garbage and errant kangaroos.' (Source: Screen Australia website)
1 8 Gulpilil David Gulpilil , Reg Cribb , 2004 single work drama
— Appears in: Tales Tall and True 2011;
1 y separately published work icon The Rainbow Serpent David Gulpilil , Mary O'Toole , Ellen Jose (illustrator), South Melbourne : Macmillan , 1987 Z1021418 1987 single work picture book Indigenous story children's
1 y separately published work icon The Birirrk, Our Ancestors of the Dreaming David Gulpilil , Cheltenham : L. and S. Publishing , 1983 Z1021410 1983 single work picture book dreaming story children's

'The Birirrk can no longer be seen but they live on through the songs, the dances and laws they taught. In this beautiful book, their story is retold by Gulpilil in his own words, and depicted in Neil McLeod's sensitive photography, so that, in the telling, the wisdom of the Dreaming may be passed on to our children.' Source : Publisher's note (Sighted 24th November 2009)
1 The Birth of the Butterflies David Gulpilil , 1979 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime 1979; (p. 116-125)
1 Wonga Pigeon & the White Waratah David Gulpilil , 1979 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime 1979; (p. 106-115)
1 The Rainbow Serpent David Gulpilil , 1979 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime 1979; (p. 90-93)
1 Emu & Wild Turkey Emu and Wild Turkey David Gulpilil , 1979 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime 1979; (p. 82-89)
1 Lyrebird the Mimic David Gulpilil , 1979 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime 1979; (p. 72-81)
1 The First Barramundi Fish David Gulpilil , 1979 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime 1979; (p. 62-71)
1 The First Kangaroos David Gulpilil , 1979 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime 1979; (p. 54-61)
1 Moola the Pelican David Gulpilil , 1979 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime 1979; (p. 46-53)
1 Brolga David Gulpilil , 1979 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime 1979; (p. 34-45)
1 Gurukmun the Frog David Gulpilil , 1979 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime 1979; (p. 24-33)
1 The First Sunrise David Gulpilil , 1979 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime 1979; (p. 15-23)
1 Introduction David Gulpilil , 1979 single work non-fiction
— Appears in: Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime 1979; (p. 7-13)
1 2 y separately published work icon Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime Hugh Rule , Stuart Goodman , David Gulpilil , Sydney : Collins , 1979 Z349516 1979 anthology prose dreaming story

'The Dreamtime is very important to the Aboriginal people. It is the basis of our culture and most people don't know much about it.

'Now, after my many films, I have a chance to teach you a little about my people. I hope you enjoy the stories I tell you in this book and in the series of film THE DREAMTIME, on television.' Gulpilil'  (Publication summary)
1 Old Yirbaik Baik & Her Dingoes David Gulpilil , 1965 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: The Dreamtime : Australian Aboriginal Myths and Paintings 1965; Gulpilil's Stories of the Dreamtime 1979; (p. 94-105)
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