Back to the Wild is a true story based on Jon Krakauer's bestselling novel about Christopher McCandless, who, after graduating from college, gives up his wealth and comforts, gives away his savings to charity, and embarks on a journey through the American wilderness. In his search for freedom and the true meaning of life, he experiences both amazing encounters and loneliness, and eventually reaches the Alaskan wilderness - a place where he is confronted with the ruthless reality of nature.
The film explores timeless themes – rebellion against consumerism, the quest for personal freedom and the importance of connecting with nature. Today, as many rethink consumer culture and strive for a more sustainable life, the film takes on even greater relevance – reminding us that true values often lie in simplicity, nature and personal choices.
Romuva's cinematheque is a series of films in which we bring old and modern cinema classics back to the screen, we invite you to see those films that are undoubtedly worthy of the audience's attention, but in recent years are no longer usually shown in the repertoire.