Back To Index Picnic at Hanging Rock
 Barnes & Noble A drowsy numbness envelops Peter Weirs gorgeous Picnic at Hanging Rock, an atmospheric mystery unlike any other film ever made. Set in Australia in 1900, the story is about the strange disappearance of three schoolgirls (Anne-Louise Lambert, Karen Robson, and Jane Vallis) and a teacher (Vivean Gray) during an afternoon outing in the country after exchanging valentines. While the schools stern headmistress (Rachel Roberts) tries to cope with the bad publicity, the search for the girls whereabouts only makes their absence more enigmatic, part of an almost archetypal confrontation between civilization and the impenetrable secrets of nature. Against a backdrop of Victorian repression, Weir creates a remarkable aura with a nonstop volley of alluring femininity: the girls wear lacy dresses, white gloves, and straw hats; they sing, read poetry, and press flowers; one is even compared to a Botticelli angel. And the soundtrack is lush throughout, mixing Bach and Beethoven with the exotic sounds of pan-flute master Gheorghe Zamfir. The result is a film of hypnotic beauty and frightening mystery, capped off by a scene where the fateful picnic appears as if through a dreamy haze, an idyllic slow-motion tableau that is simply unforgettable. Gregory Baird Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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