Gurrumul(2018)
A soaring, evocative audio-visual journey into the life, culture and landscapes of one of Australia's most beloved singers – Dr G Yunupingu.
Gurrumul Synopsis
Blind from birth, Dr G Yunupingu found his identity through song and the haunting voice that has already become legend. His debut album introduced Australia to the Songlines and culture of his Elcho Island community, but now Dr G Yunupingu finds himself increasingly torn between city and country, present and past, self and the community to which he owes so much.
Gurrumul (2018) is a documentary and music film directed by Paul Damien Williams, released on April 26, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Sting, Michael Hohnen and Mark Grose. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Damien Williams
- Producers:
- Shannon Swan
- Cinematographer:
- Gavin Head
- Production:
- Resolution Media
- Status:
- Released
Gurrumul (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Gurrumul before you stream it.
Gurrumul Cast & Crew
Main cast
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
as Self
Sting
as Self
- Michael Hohnen
Michael Hohnen
as Self
- Mark Grose
Mark Grose
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Paul Damien Williams, produced by Shannon Swan.
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Gurrumul Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Gurrumul – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gurrumul online?
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Gurrumul (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Gurrumul?
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The main cast of Gurrumul (2018) includes Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Sting, Michael Hohnen and Mark Grose. The film was directed by Paul Damien Williams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gurrumul released?
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Gurrumul was released on April 26, 2018 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Gurrumul worth watching?
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Gurrumul (2018) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Gurrumul?
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Yes. The official Gurrumul trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.