"Not even the greatest storytellers can control the narratives of their own lives"
Inspired to make an original, intimate family portrait, Gracie Otto directs a feature length documentary on her father, Barry Otto, whose career in Australian theatre, film and television has spanned more than 50 years. Baz as he is affectionately known is one of a kind - a truly creative, endearing and extremely eccentric personality who embraces the serious and the silly. This story is about Gracie's relationship with her father, in the twilight of his career and his life, as she tries to capture his memories, before his memory disappears. This is not a traditional biopic, but a deeply personal, artistic and cinematic reflection. Sometimes poignant in its exploration of deteriorating health, the film looks at the world through Baz's eyes, an ode to living a passionate life, that both honours him and preserves his memory.
Directed byGracie Otto
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Language
- EN
- Released
- June 16, 2024
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Barry Otto
Self
Miranda Otto
Self
Baz Luhrmann
Self
Brendan Cowell
Self
Gracie Otto
Self
Gillian Armstrong
Self
Susan Prior
Self
Ray Lawrence
Self
Neil Armfield
Self
- Directed by
- Gracie Otto
- Written by
- Karen Johnson
- Produced by
- Cody GreenwoodNicole O'Donohue
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