| Reference Type |
The Sydney Morning Herald
newspaper
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| Title |
Roeg retraces his footsteps |
| Author(s) | Glenda Korporaal |
| Publication Date |
31-03-1998 |
| Page Number |
12 |
| Comments |
This article contains useful interview material on Roeg regarding his ideas on Walkabout - that it is "about an end to childhood". Korporaal relates the theme of the 'rite of passage' dominating the film to being a critique on civilised society, which has lost grip with formally recognised entries into adulthood and consequently suffered.
The article mentions the fact that, although Walkabout was screened at Cannes, it was not offially recognised as an Australian film according to policy regulations by the Australian Federal Government.
Roeg denies it was the setting that attracted him to do Walkabout, but the story: "Roeg sees his movies as being about the human condition, with the plots and the settings as the vehicles".
Roeg's ties to Australia are traced back to his work as camera operator on The Sundowners.
In relation to being a 'foreigner', Roeg believes it was essential in the construction of the film. |
| Synopsis |
This is a feature article about Nicolas Roeg including an interview with him upon the rerelease of Walkabout. |
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