Australia is considered a paradise for backpackers. The documentary “Facing Down Under – The Documentary of a Backpacker” tells the story of 19-year-old Chris Hartung, who, after graduating from high school, only carries a backpack and a camera, captures his work and travel adventure in Australia in fascinating images. CINEWORLD Mainfrankenpark presents “Facing Down Under – The Documentary of a Backpacker” on the big screen on Sunday, October 6th at 11 a.m.
A wide world is waiting for Chris to discover! Monumental desert landscapes, remote bays and many new friendships await him. But what would a real adventure be without unexpected challenges?
The film shows that with an open and respectful approach you can get to know incredible people with incredible stories, find unexpected travel companions and friends for life in the most remote places in the world. “Apart from nature, the most impressive thing was the many encounters with people. I was never alone in seven months.”
The very personal film is also about the small and large problems that backpacking travelers in Australia have to deal with, such as: B. Looking for a job and working on a farm in the middle of summer can be how quickly you get laid off. What it means to be so far from home, living on little money and emotionally dealing with the impact of the devastating bushfires. And last but not least, being faced with the completely unexpected arrival of COVID 19. This trip, which ended early after seven months due to Corona, changed Chris’ life forever. “It is precisely the feeling of uncertainty that is a constant companion, which leads to the realization: You no longer live in the past or in the future, you live in the NOW.”
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