Tracks

Tracks is a 2013 Australian drama film directed by John Curran and starring Mia Wasikowska and Adam Driver. It is an adaptation of Robyn Davidson's memoir of the same name, chronicling the author's nine-month journey on camels across the Australian desert. It was shown at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival (Special Presentation) and the 70th Venice International Film Festival 2013 (in Official Competition). It premiered in Australia as the opening film at the Adelaide Film Festival on 10 October 2013. The film has been shown at several other film festivals, including London, Vancouver, Telluride, Dubai, Sydney OpenAir, Dublin and Glasgow. Summary In 1977, Robyn Davidson moves to Alice Springs planning to start a cross country trip of crossing the Australian deserts to the Indian Ocean with her dog, Diggity, and four dromedary camels. For a while, Robyn works for farmers, learning the way to train camels in exchange for board and camels. A group of friends come to visit her and introduce her to National Geographic photographer Rick Smolan. When Robyn mentions that she is short of funds needed for the trip, Rick suggests she write to National Geographic for funding. National Geographic buys the rights to Robyn's story and provides her with funding for the trip, but also make it part of the deal that Rick takes pictures for the story. Robyn finds Rick and his photographs frustrating.