Lee University will conclude its Indigenous Film Series with “Charlie’s Country” on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. in the Screening Room of Lee’s Communication Arts Building.

Living in a remote Aboriginal community in north¬ern Australia, Charlie is a warrior past his prime. As the government increases its stran¬glehold over the community’s traditional way of life, Charlie becomes lost between two cultures. Finally fed up when his gun, spear, and best friend’s jeep are confiscated, Charlie heads into the wild on his own to live the “old way.” However, Charlie hasn’t considered where he might end up or how much life has changed since the old days.

“‘Charlie’s Country’ is a moving story of an Australian aborigine who is mystified by the modern world that has encroached on his home,” said Dr. Murl Dirksen, professor of anthropology and sociology. “Hunting, traditional medicines, and living in the outback have become illegal, leaving him at odds with the law for performing the most normal activities of his culture.”

This film is the third collaboration between director Rolf de Heer and David Gulpilil, co-writer and actor. It has received numerous awards and has been praised for its flawless acting and cinematography. Critics say that the film is powerful and beautiful, using its protagonist’s personal saga to explore poignant universal themes.

“Charlie’s Country” won Best Feature at the Adelaide Film Festival and the Ljubljana International Film Festival. It also won awards for Best Actor, Cinematography, and Screenplay at the Australian Film Critics Association.

Gulpilil won Best Actor at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, Australian Film Critics Association, and the Cannes Film Festival.

The film is open to the public and free of admission.

For more information on the Indigenous Film Festival, contact Dr. Dirksen at [email protected].