Madarrpa Funeral at Gurka’wuy (1979)
In 1976, Ian Dunlop was invited by Dundiwuy Wanambi, a leader of the Marrakulu clan, to Gurka’wuy on Trial Bay in the Gulf of Carpentaria. He wanted Film Australia to record the first major Marrakulu ceremony to be held at Gurka’wuy since its recent establishment as a clan settlement. While they were there, a baby boy died. The Madarrpa men, including the child’s father and Dundiwuy, asked for the funeral to be filmed.Mortuary rites of the Yolngu are extremely complex. Despite some practical modifications to traditional ceremonies as a result of life on mission stations, ritual remains extremely strong.
Director: Ian Dunlop
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: January 1, 1979
Country: Australia
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Madarrpa Funeral at Gurka’wuy about?
- In 1976, Ian Dunlop was invited by Dundiwuy Wanambi, a leader of the Marrakulu clan, to Gurka’wuy on Trial Bay in the Gulf of Carpentaria. He wanted Film Australia to record the first major Marrakulu ceremony to be held at Gurka’wuy since its recent establishment as a clan settlement. While they were there, a baby boy died. The Madarrpa men, including the child’s father and Dundiwuy, asked for the funeral to be filmed.Mortuary rites of the Yolngu are extremely complex. Despite some practical modifications to traditional ceremonies as a result of life on mission stations, ritual remains extremely strong.
- Who directed Madarrpa Funeral at Gurka’wuy?
- Madarrpa Funeral at Gurka’wuy was directed by Ian Dunlop.
- How long is Madarrpa Funeral at Gurka’wuy?
- Madarrpa Funeral at Gurka’wuy has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Madarrpa Funeral at Gurka’wuy?
- Madarrpa Funeral at Gurka’wuy is a Documentary film.
- Where was Madarrpa Funeral at Gurka’wuy produced?
- Madarrpa Funeral at Gurka’wuy was produced in Australia.