Yurlu Country
@yurlucountry.bsky.social
A vivid ode to Country and an intimate portrait of Aboriginal Elder Maitland Parker during his final year as he strives to heal the worst contaminated site in the Southern Hemisphere.
YURLU | COUNTRY is out in cinemas! A complete list of screenings across Australia is available here: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 AM
YURLU | COUNTRY is out in cinemas! A complete list of screenings across Australia is available here: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
Join us for a special Q&A screening of YURLU | COUNTRY on Thursday 13 November at IMAX Naarm | Melbourne, with Jon Faine, Peter Garrett, Peter Gordon, Johnnell Parker and Yaara Bou Melhem. Book your tickets now, as there are only a limited few left.
Book via www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
Book via www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Join us for a special Q&A screening of YURLU | COUNTRY on Thursday 13 November at IMAX Naarm | Melbourne, with Jon Faine, Peter Garrett, Peter Gordon, Johnnell Parker and Yaara Bou Melhem. Book your tickets now, as there are only a limited few left.
Book via www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
Book via www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
YURLU | COUNTRY has been selected for the UN Human Rights Film Tour!
A collaboration between FIFDH & UN Human Rights, a selection of films are screened every year around International Human Rights Day.
Thank you to our partners BNTAC, Storyboard, Shark Island Foundation & Documentary Australia.
A collaboration between FIFDH & UN Human Rights, a selection of films are screened every year around International Human Rights Day.
Thank you to our partners BNTAC, Storyboard, Shark Island Foundation & Documentary Australia.
November 6, 2025 at 9:48 PM
YURLU | COUNTRY has been selected for the UN Human Rights Film Tour!
A collaboration between FIFDH & UN Human Rights, a selection of films are screened every year around International Human Rights Day.
Thank you to our partners BNTAC, Storyboard, Shark Island Foundation & Documentary Australia.
A collaboration between FIFDH & UN Human Rights, a selection of films are screened every year around International Human Rights Day.
Thank you to our partners BNTAC, Storyboard, Shark Island Foundation & Documentary Australia.
“It’s not just about mines and magnates and history. It’s about a family. A very powerful man, who pursued a struggle for his mob to his life’s end.” - Craig Ritchie, Chair, Lowitja Institute.
YURLU | COUNTRY is in cinemas this month. Tickets available here: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
YURLU | COUNTRY is in cinemas this month. Tickets available here: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 AM
“It’s not just about mines and magnates and history. It’s about a family. A very powerful man, who pursued a struggle for his mob to his life’s end.” - Craig Ritchie, Chair, Lowitja Institute.
YURLU | COUNTRY is in cinemas this month. Tickets available here: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
YURLU | COUNTRY is in cinemas this month. Tickets available here: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to cinemas! These screenings have been confirmed for NT, with more coming soon.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
November 5, 2025 at 7:27 AM
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to cinemas! These screenings have been confirmed for NT, with more coming soon.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to cinemas! These screenings have been confirmed for SA, with more coming soon.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
November 5, 2025 at 7:26 AM
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to cinemas! These screenings have been confirmed for SA, with more coming soon.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to cinemas! These screenings have been confirmed for QLD, with more coming soon.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
November 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to cinemas! These screenings have been confirmed for QLD, with more coming soon.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to cinemas! These screenings have been confirmed for VIC, with more coming soon.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
November 5, 2025 at 7:24 AM
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to cinemas! These screenings have been confirmed for VIC, with more coming soon.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to cinemas! These screenings have been confirmed for NSW, with more coming soon.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
November 5, 2025 at 7:24 AM
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to cinemas! These screenings have been confirmed for NSW, with more coming soon.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to cinemas! These screenings have been confirmed for WA, with more coming soon.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
November 5, 2025 at 7:23 AM
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to cinemas! These screenings have been confirmed for WA, with more coming soon.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Get tickets now: www.yurlucountry.com/screenings
Join us for a special Q&A screening of award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY, Saturday 15 Nov, Dendy Newtown, in Gadigal | Sydney.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
November 5, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Join us for a special Q&A screening of award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY, Saturday 15 Nov, Dendy Newtown, in Gadigal | Sydney.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
Join us for a special Q&A screening of award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY, Thursday 13 Nov, IMAX Melbourne, in Naarm | Melbourne.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
November 5, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Join us for a special Q&A screening of award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY, Thursday 13 Nov, IMAX Melbourne, in Naarm | Melbourne.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
Join us for a special Q&A screening of award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY, Wednesday 12 Nov, Cinema Nova, in Naarm | Melbourne.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Join us for a special Q&A screening of award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY, Wednesday 12 Nov, Cinema Nova, in Naarm | Melbourne.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
Join us for a special Q&A screening of award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY, Monday 10 Nov, Windsor Cinema, in Boorloo | Perth.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
November 5, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Join us for a special Q&A screening of award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY, Monday 10 Nov, Windsor Cinema, in Boorloo | Perth.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
Join us for a special Q&A screening of award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY, Sunday 9 Nov, Luna Palace, in Boorloo | Perth.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
November 5, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Join us for a special Q&A screening of award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY, Sunday 9 Nov, Luna Palace, in Boorloo | Perth.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
Join us for a special Q&A screening of award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY, Thursday 6 Nov, Ritz Cinemas, in Gadigal | Sydney.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
November 5, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Join us for a special Q&A screening of award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY, Thursday 6 Nov, Ritz Cinemas, in Gadigal | Sydney.
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
This unforgettable film is about a Banjima Elder's fight to heal his homeland, scarred by Australia’s Chernobyl-scale contamination.
Book via: yurlucountry.com/screenings/
YURLU | COUNTRY comes to USA audiences at @buffalofilm.org. This award-winning feature is a vivid ode to land and an intimate portrait of a First Nation’s Elder as he strives to heal his homelands.
Thur, Oct 16 - 11.30am
North Park Theatre
Link to tickets:
www.buffalofilm.org/events/yurlu...
Thur, Oct 16 - 11.30am
North Park Theatre
Link to tickets:
www.buffalofilm.org/events/yurlu...
September 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
YURLU | COUNTRY comes to USA audiences at @buffalofilm.org. This award-winning feature is a vivid ode to land and an intimate portrait of a First Nation’s Elder as he strives to heal his homelands.
Thur, Oct 16 - 11.30am
North Park Theatre
Link to tickets:
www.buffalofilm.org/events/yurlu...
Thur, Oct 16 - 11.30am
North Park Theatre
Link to tickets:
www.buffalofilm.org/events/yurlu...
Join us at Cinefest for our Q&A screenings of Yurlu | Country with Director Yaara Bou Melhem, Banjima Traditional Owner Coreen Parker and Banjima Native Title Aboriginal Corporation Board member Johnnell Parker - moderated by Jub Clerc and Jodie Bell.
🎟️ Tickets via cinefestoz.com/sessions/yur...
🎟️ Tickets via cinefestoz.com/sessions/yur...
September 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Join us at Cinefest for our Q&A screenings of Yurlu | Country with Director Yaara Bou Melhem, Banjima Traditional Owner Coreen Parker and Banjima Native Title Aboriginal Corporation Board member Johnnell Parker - moderated by Jub Clerc and Jodie Bell.
🎟️ Tickets via cinefestoz.com/sessions/yur...
🎟️ Tickets via cinefestoz.com/sessions/yur...
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to the Darwin International Film Festival. A deeply moving documentary chronicling Banjima Elder Maitland Parker’s final year - as he fights to heal his ancestral land.
Thurs 18th Sept, 7pm + Q&A
Thank you to Environment Centre NT
TIX:
www.diff.net.au/movie/yurlu-...
Thurs 18th Sept, 7pm + Q&A
Thank you to Environment Centre NT
TIX:
www.diff.net.au/movie/yurlu-...
August 3, 2025 at 11:36 PM
YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to the Darwin International Film Festival. A deeply moving documentary chronicling Banjima Elder Maitland Parker’s final year - as he fights to heal his ancestral land.
Thurs 18th Sept, 7pm + Q&A
Thank you to Environment Centre NT
TIX:
www.diff.net.au/movie/yurlu-...
Thurs 18th Sept, 7pm + Q&A
Thank you to Environment Centre NT
TIX:
www.diff.net.au/movie/yurlu-...
This September, YURLU | COUNTRY returns to WA where it all began, screening at CinefestOZ.
Join us to witness Banjima Elder Maitland Parker’s fight to #CleanUpWittenoom
📍5th & 7th Sept - Busselton
📍6th Sept - Margaret River
🎟️ Tickets via the link
cinefestoz.com/sessions/yur...
Join us to witness Banjima Elder Maitland Parker’s fight to #CleanUpWittenoom
📍5th & 7th Sept - Busselton
📍6th Sept - Margaret River
🎟️ Tickets via the link
cinefestoz.com/sessions/yur...
July 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
This September, YURLU | COUNTRY returns to WA where it all began, screening at CinefestOZ.
Join us to witness Banjima Elder Maitland Parker’s fight to #CleanUpWittenoom
📍5th & 7th Sept - Busselton
📍6th Sept - Margaret River
🎟️ Tickets via the link
cinefestoz.com/sessions/yur...
Join us to witness Banjima Elder Maitland Parker’s fight to #CleanUpWittenoom
📍5th & 7th Sept - Busselton
📍6th Sept - Margaret River
🎟️ Tickets via the link
cinefestoz.com/sessions/yur...
Award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to MIFF. Screening 20 & 22 August
Yaara Bou Melhem, with Coreen Parker and Johnnell Parker joining us in person.
🎟 Tickets via miff.com.au/program/film...
Yaara Bou Melhem, with Coreen Parker and Johnnell Parker joining us in person.
🎟 Tickets via miff.com.au/program/film...
July 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Award-winning YURLU | COUNTRY is coming to MIFF. Screening 20 & 22 August
Yaara Bou Melhem, with Coreen Parker and Johnnell Parker joining us in person.
🎟 Tickets via miff.com.au/program/film...
Yaara Bou Melhem, with Coreen Parker and Johnnell Parker joining us in person.
🎟 Tickets via miff.com.au/program/film...
As we mark NAIDOC 25, we throwback to the incredible @KarijiniExperience in the Pilbara, WA which features in the YURLU | COUNTRY feature documentary, made with First Nations Elder Maitland Parker. Support Banjima who are leading a @CleanUpWittenoom campaign to remediate their Native Title lands.
July 7, 2025 at 3:46 AM
As we mark NAIDOC 25, we throwback to the incredible @KarijiniExperience in the Pilbara, WA which features in the YURLU | COUNTRY feature documentary, made with First Nations Elder Maitland Parker. Support Banjima who are leading a @CleanUpWittenoom campaign to remediate their Native Title lands.
Great news from our international premiere in Auckland @docedge.bsky.social
🎟️ Book your tickets now via docedge.nz/events/yurlu...
🎟️ Book your tickets now via docedge.nz/events/yurlu...
July 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Great news from our international premiere in Auckland @docedge.bsky.social
🎟️ Book your tickets now via docedge.nz/events/yurlu...
🎟️ Book your tickets now via docedge.nz/events/yurlu...
A legacy carved into Country. A fight that echoes across generations.
YURLU | COUNTRY is now screening across Aotearoa 🇳🇿
Sun 6 Jul 3:45 PM Auckland
Wed 9 Jul 6:15 PM Auckland
Mon 21 Jul 6:15 PM Christchurch
Wed 23 Jul 6:15 PM Wellington
🎟️ Book now via https://docedge.nz/events/yurlu-country/
YURLU | COUNTRY is now screening across Aotearoa 🇳🇿
Sun 6 Jul 3:45 PM Auckland
Wed 9 Jul 6:15 PM Auckland
Mon 21 Jul 6:15 PM Christchurch
Wed 23 Jul 6:15 PM Wellington
🎟️ Book now via https://docedge.nz/events/yurlu-country/
July 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
A legacy carved into Country. A fight that echoes across generations.
YURLU | COUNTRY is now screening across Aotearoa 🇳🇿
Sun 6 Jul 3:45 PM Auckland
Wed 9 Jul 6:15 PM Auckland
Mon 21 Jul 6:15 PM Christchurch
Wed 23 Jul 6:15 PM Wellington
🎟️ Book now via https://docedge.nz/events/yurlu-country/
YURLU | COUNTRY is now screening across Aotearoa 🇳🇿
Sun 6 Jul 3:45 PM Auckland
Wed 9 Jul 6:15 PM Auckland
Mon 21 Jul 6:15 PM Christchurch
Wed 23 Jul 6:15 PM Wellington
🎟️ Book now via https://docedge.nz/events/yurlu-country/
🔥 Only ONE WEEK since our Sydney Film Festival announcement and 60% of tickets are already GONE!
Don’t miss Yurlu | Country on the big screen and see why ScreenHub named us as one of 23 Aussie films not to miss in 2025! 🎟️ Book now: www.sff.org.au/program/even...
#SFF2025 #ScreenHub #YurluCountry
Don’t miss Yurlu | Country on the big screen and see why ScreenHub named us as one of 23 Aussie films not to miss in 2025! 🎟️ Book now: www.sff.org.au/program/even...
#SFF2025 #ScreenHub #YurluCountry
May 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
🔥 Only ONE WEEK since our Sydney Film Festival announcement and 60% of tickets are already GONE!
Don’t miss Yurlu | Country on the big screen and see why ScreenHub named us as one of 23 Aussie films not to miss in 2025! 🎟️ Book now: www.sff.org.au/program/even...
#SFF2025 #ScreenHub #YurluCountry
Don’t miss Yurlu | Country on the big screen and see why ScreenHub named us as one of 23 Aussie films not to miss in 2025! 🎟️ Book now: www.sff.org.au/program/even...
#SFF2025 #ScreenHub #YurluCountry