Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother (1978)

Cast

• Bob Maza - Narrator (voice)
• Silas Roberts - Self
• David Gulpilil - Self
• Pincher Numiari - Self
• Nelson Jabanunga - Self
• Jimmy Jungari - Self
• Harry Nelson - Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother about?

Exploring the relationship between Aboriginal people and their land (including the Dreaming, sacred places), this film was inspired by Silas Roberts’ submission to the 1976 Australian Government inquiry on uranium mining - the Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry. Silas, whose tribal name is Ngourladi, is an elder of the Allawa clan and was the first chairman of the Northern Land Council, established to assist Aboriginal people make land rights claims based on traditional ownership. The film, which moves from Arnhem Land in the north to Yuendumu in the centre, examines the importance of maintaining Aboriginal culture and laws and explains the reasons why they object to the mining being carried out.

Who directed Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother?

Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother was directed by David Roberts.

Who stars in Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother?

Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother stars Bob Maza, Silas Roberts, David Gulpilil, Pincher Numiari, Nelson Jabanunga, Jimmy Jungari.

How long is Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother?

Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).

What genre is Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother?

Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother is a Documentary film.

Where was Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother produced?

Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother was produced in Australia.