Picnic at Hanging Rock

Picnic at Hanging Rock
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Genres: Drama, Mystery
Rating: 7.2
Language: en
Year:1975
Country:AU
Runtime: 1h 55min
Cast: Jacki Weaver
Tags: 1900s, atmospheric, australia, based on novel or book, based on true story, coming of age, girls' boarding school, hanging rock, mysterious, orphanage, valentine's day

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Description:

In the early 1900s, a young girl named Miranda embarks on a journey at a strict girls boarding school in Australia. The setting is idyllic, with the sun-soaked landscape providing an atmospheric backdrop for her coming-of-age story. Valentine's Day brings a rare treat, as the headmistress takes the students on a picturesque field trip to Hanging Rock, a volcanic formation known for its eerie beauty.Against the rules and under the guise of exploration, Miranda and several other girls venture off into the rocky terrain, captivated by the allure of the unknown. As the day comes to an end, the faculty members return to find that not only have the students disobeyed their orders, but also one of the teachers has mysteriously vanished without a trace.The film takes on a tone of suspense and intrigue as the search for the missing girls unfolds, delving into themes of freedom, identity, and the inexplicable nature of human experience. The mesmerizing landscape and the enigmatic events that transpire at Hanging Rock serve not just as a captivating backdrop, but as a mirror reflecting the complexities of youth and the mysteries of life itself.

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