Review of Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) by Keith Phipps for The Dissolve — 22 Jun 2014
Weir builds atmosphere one detail and lingering shot at a time. The cluttered, shadowy interiors of the school contrast with the open spaces and welcoming light of Hanging Rock, but the film makes neither feel like a safe place.
Every moment feels designed to be unsettling, but the film also creates a sense of inevitability, that whatever is happening can’t be avoided, and should perhaps be embraced.
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This review of Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) was written by Keith Phipps and published by The Dissolve on 22 Jun 2014.
Picnic at Hanging Rock has generally received very positive reviews.
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