Charlie’s Country

In this poignant drama directed by Rolf de Heer, the story follows an Aboriginal man named Charlie, played by David Gulpilil, as he struggles to maintain his cultural identity amidst the encroaching influence of Western society. The film delves into themes of displacement, resilience, and the clash between traditional ways of life and modernity. David Gulpilil’s powerful performance earned him the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section. For those interested, the movie can be viewed on Soap2day for free.