Walkabout (1971)
Release Year: 1971
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: A Longa Caminhada, Erämaan vangit, Walkabout - Erämaan vangit, La randonnée, Periplanisi, Vándorrege, L'inizio del cammino, Šetnja, Walkabout - Mannaprovet, Sonsuz çöl, Der Traum vom Leben
Director: Nicolas Roeg
Writer: Donald G. Payne, Edward Bond, Nicolas Roeg
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Max L. Raab Productions, Si Litvinoff Film Production
Genre: Adventure, Adventure Film, Drama
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Keywords
Keywords: australia, australian aboriginal, based on novel or book, camel, coming of age, death, flashback, geologist, hunter, outback, picnic, rite of passage, sibling relationship, suicide, survival, teenage girl, tribe, wilderness
Story
In 'Walkabout', a geologist takes his teenage daughter and young son into the Australian outback under the guise of a picnic. However, he intends to abandon them there after shooting himself, an attempt at suicide that fails. The siblings are left stranded alone in the wilderness with only their clothes, some non-perishable food, a transistor radio, and a picnic cloth. They encounter an Aboriginal boy on his walkabout, a rite of passage into manhood where he lives off the land for months. Despite the language barrier, the Australian boy helps them survive in the harsh outback conditions. The girl begins to develop feelings for the Aboriginal boy, while her brother observes their interactions. The film explores themes of survival, communication, and the contrast between modern life and nature.
Summary
Directed by Nicolas Roeg in 1971, 'Walkabout' is an Australian adventure drama based on a novel by James Vance Marshall. The story revolves around two British siblings stranded in the Outback after their father's failed suicide attempt. They encounter an Aboriginal boy on his walkabout, who teaches them survival skills and helps them navigate the harsh wilderness. The film explores themes of cultural difference, communication, and the struggle for survival in a hostile environment. It is notable for its unique perspective on Australia's indigenous people and their connection to the land.
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