Question 1

What does the title 'Gulpilil' mean in English?

Accepted Answer

The word 'Gulpilil' is from the Yolngu language and translates to 'Kingfisher' in English.

Question 2

How long was the documentary filmed?

Accepted Answer

The documentary was filmed over a period of about four years.

Question 3

What was the working title of the documentary and why?

Accepted Answer

The working title was 'The Life and Death of David Gulpilil' because it originally planned to cover until his death.

Question 4

Which two highest-grossing Australian films did David Gulpilil appear in?

Accepted Answer

David Gulpilil appeared in 'Crocodile Dundee' (1986) and 'Australia' (2008), the two highest-grossing Australian films of all time.

Question 5

What medical diagnosis did David Gulpilil receive in early 2017?

Accepted Answer

He was diagnosed with lung cancer, and doctors estimated he had six months to live, but he defied the odds.

My Name is Gulpilil

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