Walkabout released in 1971, and is regarded as an incredibly influential film in the history of Australian cinema. So in watching it for the first time, we had to bring on board our trusted guest star Andy Lau, who was already a big fan of the picture. The story follows two English children, a teenage girl and her younger brother, who are stranded in the Outback after their father’s traumatising death. On their journey back to civilisation, they encounter a young Aboriginal boy (played by the iconic David Gulpilil) who helps them to survive despite not being able to speak the same language. This pilgrimage through the harsh wilderness creates many opportunities to explore cultural differences, and the impact of white Australians on the land, among many other thoughtful topics. And the film does just that with its remarkable cinematography and hypnotic editing. These aspects certainly had an impact on our viewing, so let us talkabout-it.

Timestamps ;)

0:00 - Intro

2:24 - Walkabout Review

1:10:29 - News Chat

1:14:54 - What We've Been Watching

1:28:04 - Reading Your Comments