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Belgian poster for Walkabout

1971

Belgian poster for Walkabout

1971

  • NFSA IDGE9GP91B
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormPoster
  • GenresIndigenous themes or stories, Indigenous as subject
  • Year1971
  • WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons

Feature film posters are an important part of the theatrical release of a film alongside other assets like promotional stills and a movie trailer. Posters give insights into the plot, genre and stars with the aim of enticing audiences to set out on a trip to the cinema. With new or unknown stars, the Belgian poster for 1971 film Walkabout instead leans into the unique Australian storyworld and characters. This poster offers a fascinating insight into how the artists have creatively interpreted ‘Australian-ness’. The character simply known as ‘Girl’ (Jenny Agutter) is trapped inside a goanna gripped by the character simply known as ‘Black Boy’ (David Gulpilil). Long story short, it’s Gulpilil’s world – and Jenny’s just visiting. This imagery would have given Belgian audiences insight into the plot of the film, about two young siblings from the city who manage to survive getting lost in the Australian Outback thanks to the help of their Yolgnu guide.

  • WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons

Feature film posters are an important part of the theatrical release of a film alongside other assets like promotional stills and a movie trailer. Posters give insights into the plot, genre and stars with the aim of enticing audiences to set out on a trip to the cinema. With new or unknown stars, the Belgian poster for 1971 film Walkabout instead leans into the unique Australian storyworld and characters. This poster offers a fascinating insight into how the artists have creatively interpreted ‘Australian-ness’. The character simply known as ‘Girl’ (Jenny Agutter) is trapped inside a goanna gripped by the character simply known as ‘Black Boy’ (David Gulpilil). Long story short, it’s Gulpilil’s world – and Jenny’s just visiting. This imagery would have given Belgian audiences insight into the plot of the film, about two young siblings from the city who manage to survive getting lost in the Australian Outback thanks to the help of their Yolgnu guide.

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