Facing Down Under - A Backpackers Documentary (2020) Synopsis

Chris has just graduated from high school in Germany. The plan now: Off to Australia. Like many others before him, he embarks on his journey to discover the Red Continent in all its facets. The documentary convinces with outstanding visuals of landscapes, wildlife, and people that come across Chris and his camera. He experiences the unique atmosphere of the backpacking community, as well as the downsides of the popular Work And Travel system. The result is an incredibly honest travel report that is executed with fresh ideas and compelling down to the last frame.—Silas Quiering

Chris has just graduated from high school in Germany. The plan now: Off to Australia. Like many others before him, he embarks on his journey to discover the Red Continent in all its facets. The documentary convinces with outstanding visuals of landscapes, wildlife, and people that come across Chris and his camera. He experiences the unique atmosphere of the backpacking community, as well as the downsides of the popular Work And Travel system. The result is an incredibly honest travel report that is executed with fresh ideas and compelling down to the last frame.—Silas Quiering

Published Time: 2022-12-13 13:16:04