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A penetrating reimagining of the iconic and timeless Australian novel, Picnic at Hanging Rock depicts the mysterious disappearances of three schoolgirls and their governess on Valentine’s Day, 1900. The complex, interwoven narrative charts the subsequent investigation and the event’s far-reaching impact on the students, families, and staff of Appleyard College and on the nearby township. Theories abound, long-held secrets are exposed, and paranoia and hysteria set in, as in vastly differing ways their lives are changed forever.

Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games films) is “spectacularly mesmerizing” (The Boston Globe) as the school’s enigmatic headmistress, alongside an excellent cast that features Don Hany (East West 101), Samara Weaving (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), Anna McGahan (The Doctor Blake Mysteries), and Yael Stone (Orange Is the New Black).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Advantage of the 3-Disc Deluxe UK Edition: The Original Theatrical Version

C.K. · July 22, 2015

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5.0 out of 5 stars 3 disc DVD set from second sight

R. · December 13, 2022

This is a great movie any way you choose to see it. But I bought it to see the original version, with around 8 minutes of footage not found on the criterion blu ray. Its frustrating how two key sequences were cut out of the film! I'm happy to have them on this DVD but I have to warn you the quality is bad. If you have the original VHS copy of the theatrical cut I'd hold on to it. The extras on this set also run quite a bit longer than the criterion collusion and include a feature length documentary you don't get over there, another reason to double dip. The DVD copy of the directors cut they give you here looks really good, though the criterion blu looks even better. If the theatrical cut was of this quality it would be the undisputed winner. Even with such bad quality the theatrical version is probably the way you should see the film first. Get yourself a region free br player and get both i say but see the movie in any form you can.

2.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully shot, but also self-indulgent

P.A. · August 19, 2015

A breakthrough in its time, now quite dated. Beautifully shot, but also self-indulgent. Intensely Eurocentric; supposedly about sacred native Australian time/space, but no entry into that world at all. Basically colonial art for art's sake.

5.0 out of 5 stars Have watched parts of the movie around 10 times since it was delivered to me a few weeks ago - the scenes when Miranda and three other girls were exploring the rocks amidst an eerie humming sound from rocks that look like faces of the Easter Island monoliths

J.W.T. · March 1, 2018

I read a review of the movie in or around 1975 / 76. Didn't get to see the movie until I purchased the DVD 50 years after the novel was written.Back then, I saw a black and white photo of a scene from the movie in the movie review (featured in a newspaper) and was intrigued by the mystery. I am still intrigued after watching the DVD. Have watched parts of the movie around 10 times since it was delivered to me a few weeks ago - the scenes when Miranda and three other girls were exploring the rocks amidst an eerie humming sound from rocks that look like faces of the Easter Island monoliths. Creepy even in broad daylight. The pan flute music has been ringing in my ears since watching the DVD. The movie has 'hooked' me - I am hooked on a feeling - a creepy feeling.The DVD comes with special features and we get to see Peter Weir and the actors being interviewed decades after the movie was made.What I like best about the movie is the unexplained disappearance of three of the girls (two of whom were never found) and the location of the movie - where else but the actual Hanging Rocks. Director Peter Weir was wise to follow the novel. It was also wise for the book publisher to skip 'Chapter 18' that the author Lindsay had written - it would have damaged the appeal of the mystery.

3.0 out of 5 stars Meh

M. · March 8, 2023

I didn't realize it was a made for TV mini series. It was a bit boring.

Improved presentation

J.A. · October 8, 2020

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A Dream Within A Dream Film For Movie Buffs

E.A.R. · October 28, 2008

Originally released in 1975, this classic film has finally been restored as a Directors Cut. This 3 Disc set is an absolute delight for movie buffs everywhere.Both versions are available on this set, the original version can be found on Disc 2. It is the slightly longer of the two versions, looks as though it was shot in soft focus which may enhance the haunting qualities of the film, is shown as a cropped 1:66 image; and has a Dolby Digital 2 Channel soundtrack.On Disc 1 is the Directors Cut, 8 minutes shorter, with a much sharper print; shown in 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen and has a 5:1 or a 2:0 Audio soundtrack depending on which sound system the viewer is using.On Disc 3 is a movie buff's dream of a treasure chest of extras. These extras(there are eight extras altogether which will keep fans and movie buffs busy for hours) are worth the price of this box set alone, for they are extremely revealing with loads of information about "The Making Of". . . . interviews with some of the cast, the director Peter Weir and the producer, and as an extra bonus, interviews with the beautiful Anne-Louise Lambert who portrays Miranda, one of the girls who goes missing. Indeed, it is her face which adorns the box set and I can say in all honesty, that Peter Weir's decision to give her the part of Miranda when it was originally set for another actress, was a master stroke.The music score which enhances the mystical atmosphere of the film is provided by composer Bruce Smeaton, and the Flute De Pan played by Gheorghe Zamfir. This is one of the most haunting movie scores ever created.For many years, many people who saw the film believed it to be based on a true story. This may be because of the credit at the beginning of the film which explains what happened one Valentine's Day when some school girls and a teacher went missing at Hanging Rock and were never seen again. Joan Lindsay who wrote the novel explained that it was up to the viewer to make up his or her own mind about whether it did actually happen. My own view is, it is purely fiction, but the mystery of what actually happened at Hanging Rock is a fascinating one and it is just a story, and a clever one at that.Peter Weir's eye for detail is apparant here for there is one outstanding scene here which is one of the most haunting I have ever seen in a film. And that is the shot of the entire party sat around at the base of the rock itself, just resting in the shadows. Still like, eerie, it is a beautiful shot.There is no doubt it is a masterpiece of Australian cinema and deserves to be amongst the all time greats of modern cinema.

Eerie and haunting

N.P. · March 11, 2020

Original, riveting and magnificent story! The cast is incredible, especially Natalie Dormer who is perfect in the role of the enigmatic headmistress of a private school for privileged girls in Australia. It's also the story of 3 schoolgirls and their governess who disappeared mysteriously during a picnic at Hanging Rock on Valentine's Day, 1900.

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v.h. · June 5, 2025

Entspannend, artistisch , Mysterium , alles was die Fantasie braucht als Nahrung .

Picnic at Hanging Rock - Rezension&Interpretation^^

L. · February 20, 2011

Es ist schön zu sehen wie dieser Film die Lager spaltet, da ich vermute das Mr Weir genau das erreichen wollte. Man sollte sich selbst Gedanken um das Rätsel machen, nicht alles direkt fertig vorgesetzt bekommen. Und obwohl ich kein wirkliche Fan von Esoterik bin, hatte ich immer meine Freude in diese 115 min alles mögliche hineinterpretieren zu können. Symbolik ist hier das A und O.^^Dieser Film spielt mit dem Mythos auf wahren Begebenheiten zu beruhen (ich selbst lebte JAHRE in diesem Glauben^^)) und schon allein deswegen empfinde ich Ihn als etwas besonderes.Die Kameraführung finde ich hervorragend und der Weichzeichner stört mich nicht im geringsten. Eher finde ich, das man dadurch die Australische Hitze erst richtig spüren kann. Auch die Trägheit der Mädchen, die alles so langsam machen als würden Sie in der Zeit dahinfließen, als wäre alles egal und nur das hier und jetzt würde zählen. Und die Melodischen Klänge der Panflöte unterstreichen dies erst.Ich habe vor Jahren einmal eine wirklich schlüssige Analyse über den Film gelesen die für mich alles geändert hat. Mal sehen ob ich die Interpretation noch einigermaßen verständlich erklären kann.^^Das Internat ist eine Metapher für einer Art von Höhlensystem, in dem man, ehe man die Erleuchtung findet, als Sklave angekettet ist, überzeugt davon das einem dort alle nur denklichen Erfahrungen und Möglichkeiten des Lebens geboten werden.Auf jeden Fall, entfernen sich eines Tage einige jener Sklaven aus einem unbefindlichen Grund aus dieser Höhle, in eine reale Welt, in der Sie das wirkliche Leben und die Wahrheit erfahren. Diejenigen, die jedoch versuchen zurück in die Höhle zu ihren Ehemaligen Mitsklaven zu gelangen, werden verspottet und als Lügner und Scharlatane bezeichnet.Die Mädchen sind die Sklaven - Opfer einer restriktiven, menschenverachtenden Gesellschaft, in der Gradlinigkeit und Unterdrückung die Norm ist und alles was man anstreben. Es ist ein Leben in Knechtschaft.Die Mädchenbekleidung dient als Metapher dafür - restriktiv, jungfräulich weiß - "Miranda ist ein Botticelli Engel."Zu der Bekleidung gibt es auch einer sehr schöne Interpretation:Die wohl konventionell inteligentenste Figur des Filmes, Miss McCraw, kleidet sich selbst in rot, genau wie Irma nach Ihrer Rückkehr aus Hanging Rock.Miss McCraw wurde sozusagen "beschädigt" durch ihre Weisheit, die sie meist erfolglos versucht an die Mädchen in ihrer Obhut weiterzugeben. Irma, wurde metaphorisch durch ihre Erfahrungen auf dem Felsen beschädigt; da Sie etwas erlebt hat, etwas ätherisches, jenseits des Verständnisses ihrer kleingeistigen ehemaligen Mitschülerinnen. Auch Sie kleidet sich nun in auffallendem Rot - noch dazu ein Outfit das weitaus bequemer erscheint.Hier beachte man auch Saras Kleidung. "Beschädigt" durch ihre latente Homosexualität und die Weigerung, den gesellschaftlichen Normen zu entsprechen, verbringt sie den Film in einer Reihe von blauen Kleider - wobei blau die westliche Farbe der Traurigkeit und Verzweiflung darstellt.Als die Mädchen den Hanging Rock besteigen und seinem Zauber zum Opfer fallen, haben sie irgendeine Form der Erleuchtung erreicht. Ihr Verstand hat die Grenzen der starren viktorianischen Gesellschaft transzendiert und Sie haben die Möglichkeiten des Lebens gesehen. Für Sie gibt es keinen Weg zurück.Die Mädchen/Sklaven haben sich also von Ihren Ketten befreit die Sie an Ihrer Selbstverwirlichung hinderten, haben die Struktur des Lebens das Sie kannten verlassen um sich auf eine Reise durch Zeit und Raum zu begeben. In eine Welt jenseits unseres Verstandes.Noch dazu spielt in jenem Film die Zeit eine große Rolle. Nicht nur das auf der Fahrt zum Berg das Gespräch auf dessen Alter gelenkt wird, auch die Uhren bleiben genau um 12Uhr stehen. Am signifikantesten fand ich jedoch die Tatsache das Miranda Ihre Uhr nicht mehr trägt. Sie selbst übernimmt im Film die Rolle des Propheten, des Freigeistes (und Sie ist übrigens auch die Einzige der Mädchen das kein Korsett trägt ;) ). Sie weiß das etwas passieren wird wenn die richtigen Zeit gekommen ist. Dementsprechend legt Sie auch keinen Wert mehr auf die Uhr, da die Zeit für Sie nichtig geworden ist.Noch dazu habe ich sogar von einigen SM Interpreationen gelesen (Ja, es gibt wirklich nichts was NICHT in schon in diesen Film hineininterpretiert wurde XD). Dazu vorweg noch das die Homoerotik in diesem Film kaum zu übersehen ist. Sei es zwischen Miranda und Sara, als auch Albert und Michael. Irgendwo habe ich mal gelesen das Mrs. Appleyard auch etwas mit Miss McCraw gehabt hätte, aber das ist mir persönlich nicht so aufgefallen. Zu Mrs. Appleyard fällt mir nur die SM Interpretation ein. Sie betrachtet Sara (die Sie ja mehr schlecht als recht im Film misshandelt) als eine Art untergeordneter Sklave. Sie lässt Sie immer wieder Ihre Macht spüren, lässt Sie fesseln. (Vill ist dies auch eine Rache von Mrs. Appleyard gegenüber Sara. Vill beneidet Sie das Mädchen um Ihre Gunst bei Miranda, da Sie selbst vill von Ihrer Liebe abgewiesen wurde.(?))"Fragen also über Fragen, trotzdem noch kein Grund zum klagen."^^Mögliche Auflösungen:Da habe ich einiges gelesen.Von Entführung durch die beiden jungen Männern, über eine Mittäterschaft von Toms Vater (der verdächtigerweise immer im Hintergrund herumlungert wenn sein Sohn von der Polizei verhört wird, da müsst Ihr mal drauf achten), bis zu dem Gerücht das Miranda sich mit einem Liebhaber abgesetzt hat (von dem soll Sie ja am Anfang die Valentinskarte bekommen haben, aber meine Meinung nach war die von Sara) gibt es alles. Dann soll es auch noch etwas mit den giftigen Schlangen und Ameisen geben...und natürlich die Sache mit der Entführung durch UFOs.^^Aber ich finde es ehrlich gesagt schön das es eben KEINE Lösung gibt.Ich hatte mir immer ausgemalt das es dort vill irgendwie giftige Erdgase gab und die Mädchen erstickten, aber das ist natürlich keine Antwort auf alle Fragen die aufkommen.Und so werden wir ewig weiter rätseln, uns wundern, philosophieren, was wohl mit den Mädchen passiert sein könnte.^^5 von 5 Sternen für diesen umwerfenden Klassiker der surrealen Filmkunst!

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A penetrating reimagining of the iconic and timeless Australian novel, Picnic at Hanging Rock depicts the mysterious disappearances of three schoolgirls and their governess on Valentine’s Day, 1900. The complex, interwoven narrative charts the subsequent investigation and the event’s far-reaching impact on the students, families, and staff of Appleyard College and on the nearby township. Theories abound, long-held secrets are exposed, and paranoia and hysteria set in, as in vastly differing ways their lives are changed forever.

Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games films) is “spectacularly mesmerizing” (The Boston Globe) as the school’s enigmatic headmistress, alongside an excellent cast that features Don Hany (East West 101), Samara Weaving (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), Anna McGahan (The Doctor Blake Mysteries), and Yael Stone (Orange Is the New Black).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Advantage of the 3-Disc Deluxe UK Edition: The Original Theatrical Version

C.K. · July 22, 2015

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5.0 out of 5 stars 3 disc DVD set from second sight

R. · December 13, 2022

This is a great movie any way you choose to see it. But I bought it to see the original version, with around 8 minutes of footage not found on the criterion blu ray. Its frustrating how two key sequences were cut out of the film! I'm happy to have them on this DVD but I have to warn you the quality is bad. If you have the original VHS copy of the theatrical cut I'd hold on to it. The extras on this set also run quite a bit longer than the criterion collusion and include a feature length documentary you don't get over there, another reason to double dip. The DVD copy of the directors cut they give you here looks really good, though the criterion blu looks even better. If the theatrical cut was of this quality it would be the undisputed winner. Even with such bad quality the theatrical version is probably the way you should see the film first. Get yourself a region free br player and get both i say but see the movie in any form you can.

2.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully shot, but also self-indulgent

P.A. · August 19, 2015

A breakthrough in its time, now quite dated. Beautifully shot, but also self-indulgent. Intensely Eurocentric; supposedly about sacred native Australian time/space, but no entry into that world at all. Basically colonial art for art's sake.

5.0 out of 5 stars Have watched parts of the movie around 10 times since it was delivered to me a few weeks ago - the scenes when Miranda and three other girls were exploring the rocks amidst an eerie humming sound from rocks that look like faces of the Easter Island monoliths

J.W.T. · March 1, 2018

I read a review of the movie in or around 1975 / 76. Didn't get to see the movie until I purchased the DVD 50 years after the novel was written.Back then, I saw a black and white photo of a scene from the movie in the movie review (featured in a newspaper) and was intrigued by the mystery. I am still intrigued after watching the DVD. Have watched parts of the movie around 10 times since it was delivered to me a few weeks ago - the scenes when Miranda and three other girls were exploring the rocks amidst an eerie humming sound from rocks that look like faces of the Easter Island monoliths. Creepy even in broad daylight. The pan flute music has been ringing in my ears since watching the DVD. The movie has 'hooked' me - I am hooked on a feeling - a creepy feeling.The DVD comes with special features and we get to see Peter Weir and the actors being interviewed decades after the movie was made.What I like best about the movie is the unexplained disappearance of three of the girls (two of whom were never found) and the location of the movie - where else but the actual Hanging Rocks. Director Peter Weir was wise to follow the novel. It was also wise for the book publisher to skip 'Chapter 18' that the author Lindsay had written - it would have damaged the appeal of the mystery.

3.0 out of 5 stars Meh

M. · March 8, 2023

I didn't realize it was a made for TV mini series. It was a bit boring.

Improved presentation

J.A. · October 8, 2020

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A Dream Within A Dream Film For Movie Buffs

E.A.R. · October 28, 2008

Originally released in 1975, this classic film has finally been restored as a Directors Cut. This 3 Disc set is an absolute delight for movie buffs everywhere.Both versions are available on this set, the original version can be found on Disc 2. It is the slightly longer of the two versions, looks as though it was shot in soft focus which may enhance the haunting qualities of the film, is shown as a cropped 1:66 image; and has a Dolby Digital 2 Channel soundtrack.On Disc 1 is the Directors Cut, 8 minutes shorter, with a much sharper print; shown in 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen and has a 5:1 or a 2:0 Audio soundtrack depending on which sound system the viewer is using.On Disc 3 is a movie buff's dream of a treasure chest of extras. These extras(there are eight extras altogether which will keep fans and movie buffs busy for hours) are worth the price of this box set alone, for they are extremely revealing with loads of information about "The Making Of". . . . interviews with some of the cast, the director Peter Weir and the producer, and as an extra bonus, interviews with the beautiful Anne-Louise Lambert who portrays Miranda, one of the girls who goes missing. Indeed, it is her face which adorns the box set and I can say in all honesty, that Peter Weir's decision to give her the part of Miranda when it was originally set for another actress, was a master stroke.The music score which enhances the mystical atmosphere of the film is provided by composer Bruce Smeaton, and the Flute De Pan played by Gheorghe Zamfir. This is one of the most haunting movie scores ever created.For many years, many people who saw the film believed it to be based on a true story. This may be because of the credit at the beginning of the film which explains what happened one Valentine's Day when some school girls and a teacher went missing at Hanging Rock and were never seen again. Joan Lindsay who wrote the novel explained that it was up to the viewer to make up his or her own mind about whether it did actually happen. My own view is, it is purely fiction, but the mystery of what actually happened at Hanging Rock is a fascinating one and it is just a story, and a clever one at that.Peter Weir's eye for detail is apparant here for there is one outstanding scene here which is one of the most haunting I have ever seen in a film. And that is the shot of the entire party sat around at the base of the rock itself, just resting in the shadows. Still like, eerie, it is a beautiful shot.There is no doubt it is a masterpiece of Australian cinema and deserves to be amongst the all time greats of modern cinema.

Eerie and haunting

N.P. · March 11, 2020

Original, riveting and magnificent story! The cast is incredible, especially Natalie Dormer who is perfect in the role of the enigmatic headmistress of a private school for privileged girls in Australia. It's also the story of 3 schoolgirls and their governess who disappeared mysteriously during a picnic at Hanging Rock on Valentine's Day, 1900.

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v.h. · June 5, 2025

Entspannend, artistisch , Mysterium , alles was die Fantasie braucht als Nahrung .

Picnic at Hanging Rock - Rezension&Interpretation^^

L. · February 20, 2011

Es ist schön zu sehen wie dieser Film die Lager spaltet, da ich vermute das Mr Weir genau das erreichen wollte. Man sollte sich selbst Gedanken um das Rätsel machen, nicht alles direkt fertig vorgesetzt bekommen. Und obwohl ich kein wirkliche Fan von Esoterik bin, hatte ich immer meine Freude in diese 115 min alles mögliche hineinterpretieren zu können. Symbolik ist hier das A und O.^^Dieser Film spielt mit dem Mythos auf wahren Begebenheiten zu beruhen (ich selbst lebte JAHRE in diesem Glauben^^)) und schon allein deswegen empfinde ich Ihn als etwas besonderes.Die Kameraführung finde ich hervorragend und der Weichzeichner stört mich nicht im geringsten. Eher finde ich, das man dadurch die Australische Hitze erst richtig spüren kann. Auch die Trägheit der Mädchen, die alles so langsam machen als würden Sie in der Zeit dahinfließen, als wäre alles egal und nur das hier und jetzt würde zählen. Und die Melodischen Klänge der Panflöte unterstreichen dies erst.Ich habe vor Jahren einmal eine wirklich schlüssige Analyse über den Film gelesen die für mich alles geändert hat. Mal sehen ob ich die Interpretation noch einigermaßen verständlich erklären kann.^^Das Internat ist eine Metapher für einer Art von Höhlensystem, in dem man, ehe man die Erleuchtung findet, als Sklave angekettet ist, überzeugt davon das einem dort alle nur denklichen Erfahrungen und Möglichkeiten des Lebens geboten werden.Auf jeden Fall, entfernen sich eines Tage einige jener Sklaven aus einem unbefindlichen Grund aus dieser Höhle, in eine reale Welt, in der Sie das wirkliche Leben und die Wahrheit erfahren. Diejenigen, die jedoch versuchen zurück in die Höhle zu ihren Ehemaligen Mitsklaven zu gelangen, werden verspottet und als Lügner und Scharlatane bezeichnet.Die Mädchen sind die Sklaven - Opfer einer restriktiven, menschenverachtenden Gesellschaft, in der Gradlinigkeit und Unterdrückung die Norm ist und alles was man anstreben. Es ist ein Leben in Knechtschaft.Die Mädchenbekleidung dient als Metapher dafür - restriktiv, jungfräulich weiß - "Miranda ist ein Botticelli Engel."Zu der Bekleidung gibt es auch einer sehr schöne Interpretation:Die wohl konventionell inteligentenste Figur des Filmes, Miss McCraw, kleidet sich selbst in rot, genau wie Irma nach Ihrer Rückkehr aus Hanging Rock.Miss McCraw wurde sozusagen "beschädigt" durch ihre Weisheit, die sie meist erfolglos versucht an die Mädchen in ihrer Obhut weiterzugeben. Irma, wurde metaphorisch durch ihre Erfahrungen auf dem Felsen beschädigt; da Sie etwas erlebt hat, etwas ätherisches, jenseits des Verständnisses ihrer kleingeistigen ehemaligen Mitschülerinnen. Auch Sie kleidet sich nun in auffallendem Rot - noch dazu ein Outfit das weitaus bequemer erscheint.Hier beachte man auch Saras Kleidung. "Beschädigt" durch ihre latente Homosexualität und die Weigerung, den gesellschaftlichen Normen zu entsprechen, verbringt sie den Film in einer Reihe von blauen Kleider - wobei blau die westliche Farbe der Traurigkeit und Verzweiflung darstellt.Als die Mädchen den Hanging Rock besteigen und seinem Zauber zum Opfer fallen, haben sie irgendeine Form der Erleuchtung erreicht. Ihr Verstand hat die Grenzen der starren viktorianischen Gesellschaft transzendiert und Sie haben die Möglichkeiten des Lebens gesehen. Für Sie gibt es keinen Weg zurück.Die Mädchen/Sklaven haben sich also von Ihren Ketten befreit die Sie an Ihrer Selbstverwirlichung hinderten, haben die Struktur des Lebens das Sie kannten verlassen um sich auf eine Reise durch Zeit und Raum zu begeben. In eine Welt jenseits unseres Verstandes.Noch dazu spielt in jenem Film die Zeit eine große Rolle. Nicht nur das auf der Fahrt zum Berg das Gespräch auf dessen Alter gelenkt wird, auch die Uhren bleiben genau um 12Uhr stehen. Am signifikantesten fand ich jedoch die Tatsache das Miranda Ihre Uhr nicht mehr trägt. Sie selbst übernimmt im Film die Rolle des Propheten, des Freigeistes (und Sie ist übrigens auch die Einzige der Mädchen das kein Korsett trägt ;) ). Sie weiß das etwas passieren wird wenn die richtigen Zeit gekommen ist. Dementsprechend legt Sie auch keinen Wert mehr auf die Uhr, da die Zeit für Sie nichtig geworden ist.Noch dazu habe ich sogar von einigen SM Interpreationen gelesen (Ja, es gibt wirklich nichts was NICHT in schon in diesen Film hineininterpretiert wurde XD). Dazu vorweg noch das die Homoerotik in diesem Film kaum zu übersehen ist. Sei es zwischen Miranda und Sara, als auch Albert und Michael. Irgendwo habe ich mal gelesen das Mrs. Appleyard auch etwas mit Miss McCraw gehabt hätte, aber das ist mir persönlich nicht so aufgefallen. Zu Mrs. Appleyard fällt mir nur die SM Interpretation ein. Sie betrachtet Sara (die Sie ja mehr schlecht als recht im Film misshandelt) als eine Art untergeordneter Sklave. Sie lässt Sie immer wieder Ihre Macht spüren, lässt Sie fesseln. (Vill ist dies auch eine Rache von Mrs. Appleyard gegenüber Sara. Vill beneidet Sie das Mädchen um Ihre Gunst bei Miranda, da Sie selbst vill von Ihrer Liebe abgewiesen wurde.(?))"Fragen also über Fragen, trotzdem noch kein Grund zum klagen."^^Mögliche Auflösungen:Da habe ich einiges gelesen.Von Entführung durch die beiden jungen Männern, über eine Mittäterschaft von Toms Vater (der verdächtigerweise immer im Hintergrund herumlungert wenn sein Sohn von der Polizei verhört wird, da müsst Ihr mal drauf achten), bis zu dem Gerücht das Miranda sich mit einem Liebhaber abgesetzt hat (von dem soll Sie ja am Anfang die Valentinskarte bekommen haben, aber meine Meinung nach war die von Sara) gibt es alles. Dann soll es auch noch etwas mit den giftigen Schlangen und Ameisen geben...und natürlich die Sache mit der Entführung durch UFOs.^^Aber ich finde es ehrlich gesagt schön das es eben KEINE Lösung gibt.Ich hatte mir immer ausgemalt das es dort vill irgendwie giftige Erdgase gab und die Mädchen erstickten, aber das ist natürlich keine Antwort auf alle Fragen die aufkommen.Und so werden wir ewig weiter rätseln, uns wundern, philosophieren, was wohl mit den Mädchen passiert sein könnte.^^5 von 5 Sternen für diesen umwerfenden Klassiker der surrealen Filmkunst!

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