Walkabout

film by Roeg [1971]

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Walkabout is a 1971 film directed by Nicolas Roeg, known for his distinctive visual style and unconventional narratives. The film was shot in the Australian Outback and tells the story of two abandoned schoolchildren who are guided through the wilderness by a teenage Aboriginal boy.1

The term "walkabout" itself refers to a traditional foot journey undertaken by Aboriginal people into the bush for a period of time to live in accordance with indigenous culture. Historically, white settlers often viewed this practice as an excuse for a holiday or shirking work. The film Walkabout is celebrated for its visually stunning, color-saturated imagery.21

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…his solo directorial debut with Walkabout (1971), which was filmed in the Australian Outback and told the tale of two abandoned schoolchildren and the teenage Aboriginal person who guides them through the wilderness. Roeg also performed cinematography duties on Walkabout, which is renowned for its stunning colour-saturated visuals. Roeg went…
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…his solo directorial debut with Walkabout (1971), which was filmed in the Australian Outback and told the tale of two abandoned schoolchildren and the teenage Aboriginal person who guides them through the wilderness. Roeg also performed cinematography duties on Walkabout, which is renowned for its stunning colour-saturated visuals. Roeg went…
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