Satellite Boy

2012

1h 30m

Adventure

Drama

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5 Reviews

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100+ Ratings

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Pete lives in an old drive-in cinema with his grandfather and he gets lost in the Outback when he goes to the city to save his home from demolition.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Its insightful fascination with a fading way of life in the outback (and a people determined to keep living it as vividly as they can) is a small triumph.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 30, 2020

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Ed Gibbs

The Sunday Age

McKenzie does well to emphasise the cultural impact of modern Australia on the lives of its original settlers, while wisely avoiding political grandstanding.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 16, 2013

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Andrew L. Urban

Urban Cinefile

A kind hearted exploration of the struggle for self in a complicated world

Jun 15, 2013

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Louise Keller

Urban Cinefile

The distinctive Australian outback setting with its arid landscape, tender pink sunsets and sparkling stars form a rich backdrop for this gentle coming of age story about a young Aboriginal boy who discovers his connection to the land and his roots

Jun 15, 2013

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Simon Miraudo

Quickflix

McKenzie's movie, gorgeously shot and appropriately short, is a charmer, albeit a minor one.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 10, 2012

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Mickey M

Wooden acting, clumsy script. Great scenery.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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tony h

This film has great breadth & enormous profundity. Don't be fooled by its wonderful sense of fun & light-heartedness; -There's a huge amount going on here, from both sides of the fence. The world really needs to pay attention to this, not just mining companies. Watch it now, but do yourself a big favour: Pay close attention.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

A highly enjoyable journey of discovery. One of the best contemporary Aboriginal films I've seen Wallaby as Pete & Pedley as Kalmain are great & Gulpilil is solid as ever. It's just a nice, well made adventure, with some great Western Australian scenery thrown in for good measure. A great score, a bittersweet ending & a good heart make this a should-be-Classic Australian film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

Really powerful film in the way they expressed the communication and connection with the spirit of the land. The boys walkabout and personal journey is very touching as well. Loved it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

gorgeous little movie

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

A simple story, elevated by the balance of tradition with the contemporary. It raises issues through subtle symbolism, and without preaching, leaving you inspired but with that slightly uncomfortable feeling of having things to think further about - on the occasions it seemed bad, have I missed something? Right up there with Ten Canoes.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Catriona McKenzie

Director

David Gulpilil

Jagamarra

Cameron Wallaby

Pete

Joseph Pedley

Kalmain

Rohanna Angus

Lynelle

Dean Daley-Jones

Dave

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Synopsis

Pete lives in an old drive-in cinema with his grandfather and he gets lost in the Outback when he goes to the city to save his home from demolition.

Director: Catriona McKenzie
Screenwriter: Catriona McKenzie
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 30m