Walkabout

Criterion Collection Blu-Ray Special Edition

Item is in “like new” condition

Nicholas Roeg

United Kingdom, Australia

1971

100 minutes

Color

1.85:1

English

Spine #10

A young sister and brother are abandoned in the harsh Australian outback and must learn to cope in the natural world, without their usual comforts, in this hypnotic masterpiece from Nicolas Roeg. Along the way, they meet an Aboriginal youth on his walkabout, a rite of passage in which adolescent boys are initiated into manhood by journeying into the wilderness alone. Walkabout is a thrilling adventure as well as a provocative rumination on time and civilization.

Indigenous people are advised that this film includes images and recording of deceased persons.

Special Edition Features

Restored high-definition digital transfer, made from a 35 mm interpositive and approved by director Nicolas Roeg, presented in the aspect ratio of 1.78:1, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack

Audio commentary featuring Roeg and actress Jenny Agutter

Interviews with Agutter and actor Luc Roeg

Gulpilil—One Red Blood (2002), a documentary on the life and career of actor David Gulpilil

Trailer

English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

PLUS: An essay by author Paul Ryan