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  tobia:

  “Walkabout (The Criterion Collection): 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 a young aborigine on his “walkabout,” a rite of passage in which adolescent boys are initiated into manhood by journeying into the wilderness alone.”—via youmightfindyourself.

  Self: I first experienced this feature at an age I believe was too young to comprehend the impact of the film’s message. In hindsight I’d wished I hadn’t seen it then (age 10), for it left a rather traumatic image in my mind (to this day I absolutely detest the ending, but understand its significance). Regardless, it is a beautiful film and to describe it as ‘hypnotic’ is accurate. The sexual tension between the characters is overwhelmingly palpable as well as the crushing feeling of loneliness, culture clashes of debilitating and tragic proportions, and frustration with linguistic obstacles in communication…. As far as coming of age films go, this one is a most austere and unapologetic portrayal. There are scenes where you will cringe for they are so deeply rooted in the shared human condition; you no longer simply feel empathy, you are embedded in these key characters’ beings, almost one with their skin. I highly recommend it. 

  Watermirrors: Tobia has lured the mirrors into a curious funnel _ _

  3 Sep 2010