'' 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
Adelaide Film Festival
2013 Adelaide Film Festival
Tracks (2013 film)