Review: Yurlu | Country - by Pauline Adamek, Filmink
Review by Pauline Adamek, Filmink 22 October 2025
“Documentarian Yaara Bou Melhem deftly blends oral storytelling, testimonies from Elders and community members, and archival footage, all illustrated by gorgeous aerial cinematography that captures both the beauty and the tragedy of the devastated landscape. This results in a rich and immersive film that challenges dominant historical narratives and restores voice to those who have long been silenced in the official record of Wittenoom’s dark past….”
