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1971 · 95 min · PG

Walkabout

Directed by Nicolas Roeg · Adventure, Drama

Walkabout (1971) is a Adventure film, directed by Nicolas Roeg set in Australia during the 1970s. It runs 95 minutes and is rated PG.

A survival, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of coming of age, survival, and isolation play out through frame narrative.

Composer
John Barry
Cinematography
Nicolas Roeg
Cast
Jenny AgutterLuc RoegDavid GulpililJohn MeillonRobert McDarraPeter CarverJohn IllingsworthHilary Bamberger

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Australia
Setting
DesertWildernessUrban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Survival
Themes
Coming Of AgeSurvivalIsolation
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
MelancholicContemplativeSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Child LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction

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