OTTO BY OTTO - STAN 2024

OTTO BY OTTO

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 as 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.

Director: Gracie Otto

Producer: Cody Greenwood and Nicole O’Donohue

Cast: Barry Otto, Baz Luhrmann, Cate Blanchette, Gillian Armstrong, Miranda Otto

Production Company: Russh Films and Wildflower Films

FESTIVALS

Sydney Film Festival 2024

WINNER: Best Feature Documentary - AACTA AWARDS 2025