Boroondara Seniors Film Festival - Charlie's Country

As a special festival highlight, award-winning director, Rolf de Heer, will be joining us at this event.

Rolf will introduce Charlie’s Country and join us with a wealth of insights at an in-person Q&A session after this screening.

Living in a remote Aboriginal community in Arnhem Land, Charlie (David Gulpilil) is struggling between traditional culture and modern life. Frustrated, he heads into the bush to live the old way, but a hard and confronting journey is ahead of him.

This is a wonderful portrayal by David Gulpilil and a confronting look into the damage created through loss of culture. 

Winner of Un Certain Regard, Best Actor award at 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

Language: English and Yolngu Matha with open captions and English subtitles.

What to expect

A powerful, slow‑burn drama with themes of racism, cultural displacement. 

Contains some coarse language.

Rated M.

Accessibility

All cinemas have lift access and designated wheelchair space with companion seating options.

If you require a wheelchair-accessible seat, please call the Active Ageing team on 9278 4777 on booking your ticket so that appropriate seating can be reserved for you.

Parking and transport

All sessions are over 2 hours. We recommend travelling by public transport, taxi or rideshare where possible. If driving, please check parking restrictions carefully.

Train: 80m from Glenferrie Station

Tram: Route 16

All parking in surrounding area has strict time restrictions.

Tickets

If you can bring your ticket with the QR code - either on tablet, mobile phone or in print - then please go straight to the cinema.

If you can't bring a copy of your ticket, don't worry - we will have your name registered. Just make your way to the festival ticket collection desk at the venue.