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Satellite Boy

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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.

Critics Reviews

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Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) 07/30/2020
3/5
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. Go to Full Review
Ed Gibbs The Sunday Age 06/16/2013
3.5/5
McKenzie does well to emphasise the cultural impact of modern Australia on the lives of its original settlers, while wisely avoiding political grandstanding. Go to Full Review
Andrew L. Urban Urban Cinefile 06/15/2013
A kind hearted exploration of the struggle for self in a complicated world Go to Full Review
Louise Keller Urban Cinefile 06/15/2013
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 Go to Full Review
Simon Miraudo Quickflix 12/10/2012
3/5
McKenzie's movie, gorgeously shot and appropriately short, is a charmer, albeit a minor one. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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hi h Aug 25 its good so it deserves 5 stars, deff watch this with your fam for real for real See more tony h 12/10/2020 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. See more 01/22/2015 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. See more 09/29/2014 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. See more 05/31/2014 gorgeous little movie See more 01/24/2014 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. See more Read all reviews
Satellite Boy

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Movie Info

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
Producer
David Jowsey, Julie Ryan
Screenwriter
Catriona McKenzie
Production Co
Australia Broadcasting Corp., Satellite Films
Genre
Adventure, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m