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Drama - Walkabout (Criterion Collection DVD)

Walkabout (Criterion Collection DVD)

The contrast between modern, urban civilization and life in the natural world lies at the heart of Nicolas Roeg's visually dazzling drama Walkabout.

In broad outline, the plot might resemble a standard fish-out-of-water tale: two city children become stranded in the Australian outback, and struggle to find their way back to civilization with the help of a friendly aborigine boy. But Roeg and screenwriter Edward Bond are concerned with far more than the average wilderness drama, as a shocking act of violence near the story's beginning makes clear. This is particularly true in regards to the relationship between the white children and the aborigine boy, who ultimately develops a troubled romantic attraction towards the older sister.

Obviously intended as a statement on the exploitation of the natural world and native cultures by European civilization, the film nevertheless maintains an evocative vagueness that usually -- but not always -- favors poetry over didacticism. Most importantly, the film's justifiably acclaimed cinematography is likely to sway even those who find fault with the film's narrative and message. The shift between the sterile city images and the truly stunning, beautifully composed Australian landscapes provide the film's single best argument, making the film a vivid and convincing experience. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide

SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Audio Commentary: Nicholas Roeg, Jenny Agutter
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Text/Photo Galleries:
• Essay by Roger Ebert

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ProductID	CRRN120DVD
Discs or Items	1.00 Discs/Items
UPC	037429123225
Format	DVD
REGION CODE	1
Studio	CRITERION
Production Year	1971
Country	Australia
Release Date	5/6/1998
Actors	Jenny Agutter, John Meillon
Director	Nicolas Roeg
Video	Widescreen; COLOR
Audio	Dolby Digital Mono
Language	English
Stock Level	in stock
Price:	$25.42

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