LAB CLASSICS: PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK (4K RESTORATION)
Peter Weir’s haunting masterpiece Picnic at Hanging Rock returns to our cinema in a stunning 4K restoration to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This hypnotic tale of mystery and atmosphere remains as eerie and mesmerizing as ever, inviting a new generation to experience its enigmatic beauty on the big screen.
Set against the backdrop of the Australian wilderness, Picnic at Hanging Rock is an enigmatic tale of disappearance and mystery. Peter Weir’s hauntingly poetic film unravels the story of a group of schoolgirls and their teacher who vanish without explanation during a Valentine’s Day outing in 1900. The ethereal cinematography and haunting pan flute score create an atmosphere where reality dissolves into dreamlike ambiguity. As it explores themes of repression, colonial tension, and the untamed power of nature, the film leaves viewers captivated by its unanswered questions. Its unresolved ending and evocative imagery have solidified it as a masterpiece of Australian cinema and a touchstone for cinematic mystery.
