Walkabout
Walkabout
Directed by:
Nicolas RoegScreenplay:
Edward BondCinematography:
Nicolas RoegComposer:
John BarryCast:
Jenny Agutter, David Gulpilil, Luc Roeg, John Meillon, Barry Donnelly, Hilary Bamberger, Carlo ManchiniVOD (2)
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A young sister and brother are abandoned in the harsh Australian outback and must learn to cope in the natural world, without their usual comforts, in this hypnotic masterpiece from Nicolas Roeg. Along the way, they meet a young aborigine on his “walkabout,” a rite of passage in which adolescent boys are initiated into manhood by journeying into the wilderness alone. Walkabout is a thrilling adventure as well as a provocative rumination on time and civilization. (Criterion)
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A film that is definitely worth seeing. Besides Roeg showcasing some beautiful nature documentary scenes here, some less pretty ones too, as it captures traditional ways of animal hunting, mainly kangaroos, there is also a strong story of two children who have to try to survive in the desert. And they succeed, but logically it must have some impact on them. In this aspect, the film is strong as it confronts our civilization with what is out there, what we do not understand.
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