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. In addition to showcasing some beautiful documentary scenes of nature, Roeg also captures some less pleasant ones, as he depicts traditional methods of hunting animals, especially kangaroos. But there's also a strong story of two children who must try to survive in the wilderness. And they do, but logically it has to have some impact on them. The film is also powerful in this way as it confronts our civilization and what is out there that we don't understand.
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