Satilite Boy film Review
The True Culture of the Australian Outback.
Satellite Boy
Catriona McKenzie’s Satellite Boy is the story of ten year old, Pete, who learns to fully embrace his indigenous heritage. Filmed in Western Australia’s iconic Kimberly’s, McKenzie is a first time film maker who has exposed the true beauty of the Australian Outback.
First time actors Cameron Wallaby (Pete) and Joseph Pedley (Kalmain) have really added a good sense of emotion and reality to this coming of age, story. Without his mother around Pete has been forced to live with his grandfather, Jagamarra (the well-known David Gulpilil). Released in December of 2012, the director, Catriona McKenzie has done a spectacular job, and has produced a captivating, as well as touching film, in which people of almost all ages will enjoy.
When Pete’s and his grandfather’s home of an old unused out door cinema is threatened to be demolished, Pete feels the need to do something. He and his best friend, Kalmain, begin there; what was meant to be a two day journey, to the nearest city to try and stop the intruders and to find his mum who had moved away to go to university. The two boys come across multiple difficulties and hurdles on their way. Their journey brings out a different side two both of the boys, and they discover a different side to life. Pete discovers that his culture isn’t that bad after all.
McKenzie has produced an Art-house film, with breathtaking views of the remote Kimberly’s, spectacular imagery of the night sky, and a great choice of character. Some people will debate whether the use of first time actors two of the main character was not a good idea, however, I would disagree. Cameron and Joseph portrayed their characters in a unique way, in which captivated the hearts of many. What really made this film so remarkable, was David Gulpilil. Bringing the true indigenous Australian culture to light, for everyone to see, really set this film apart from others.
In my opinion this film was original
Satellite Boy
Catriona McKenzie’s Satellite Boy is the story of ten year old, Pete, who learns to fully embrace his indigenous heritage. Filmed in Western Australia’s iconic Kimberly’s, McKenzie is a first time film maker who has exposed the true beauty of the Australian Outback.
First time actors Cameron Wallaby (Pete) and Joseph Pedley (Kalmain) have really added a good sense of emotion and reality to this coming of age, story. Without his mother around Pete has been forced to live with his grandfather, Jagamarra (the well-known David Gulpilil). Released in December of 2012, the director, Catriona McKenzie has done a spectacular job, and has produced a captivating, as well as touching film, in which people of almost all ages will enjoy.
When Pete’s and his grandfather’s home of an old unused out door cinema is threatened to be demolished, Pete feels the need to do something. He and his best friend, Kalmain, begin there; what was meant to be a two day journey, to the nearest city to try and stop the intruders and to find his mum who had moved away to go to university. The two boys come across multiple difficulties and hurdles on their way. Their journey brings out a different side two both of the boys, and they discover a different side to life. Pete discovers that his culture isn’t that bad after all.
McKenzie has produced an Art-house film, with breathtaking views of the remote Kimberly’s, spectacular imagery of the night sky, and a great choice of character. Some people will debate whether the use of first time actors two of the main character was not a good idea, however, I would disagree. Cameron and Joseph portrayed their characters in a unique way, in which captivated the hearts of many. What really made this film so remarkable, was David Gulpilil. Bringing the true indigenous Australian culture to light, for everyone to see, really set this film apart from others.
In my opinion this film was original