Charlie's Country

"Important. Powerful. Worthy. If these are the kind of words that draw you to a film, you’re in the minority, but get thee to a cinemateque! For if someone hasn’t yet described Rolf de Heer’s Cannes Festival offering Charlie’s Country as “a message for our times” then it’s only to make space for an acclamation that “this is what cinema is about.”"

"De Heer’s compassionate, clear-eyed drama about the contemporary Aboriginal condition is a showcase for veteran actor David Gulpilil."

"De Heer's pacing, repeated actions and images capture the quiet stillness of Charlie's life and asks the audience to carry with them a reflection and critical analysis of contemporary Australia."

"Both a tribute and a singular life story about a man caught between two opposing cultures. A grim story, but there's beauty in it..."

"A delicate but powerful film that functions as both a stinging depiction of marginalization and as a salute to the career of the remarkable actor who inhabits almost every frame."