Monster or Miracle: Angles on the Sydney Opera House
1973
Monster or Miracle: Angles on the Sydney Opera House
1973
- NFSA IDBCBAGKSB
- TypeFilm
- MediumMoving Image
- FormDocumentary
- Year1973
Accompanied by a chamber orchestra the Sydney Opera House is shown from many angles both inside and out.
Director Bruce Beresford went on to have an internationally successful career in feature film directing. This early film reveals skilful storytelling ability and stylish filmmaking technique. Two other films about the Sydney Opera House were also produced in 1973 – The Fifth Façade and The 8th Wonder of the World.
Summary by Damien Parer.
Accompanied by a chamber orchestra the Sydney Opera House is shown from many angles both inside and out.
Director Bruce Beresford went on to have an internationally successful career in feature film directing. This early film reveals skilful storytelling ability and stylish filmmaking technique. Two other films about the Sydney Opera House were also produced in 1973 – The Fifth Façade and The 8th Wonder of the World.
Summary by Damien Parer.
- NFSA IDBCBAGKSB
- TypeFilm
- MediumMoving Image
- FormDocumentary
- Year1973
- Production companyReg GrundyProducerPatricia LovellDirectorBruce BeresfordNarration written byJohn Campbell
Monster or Miracle? synopsis
A celebratory film about the construction and opening of the Sydney Opera House. Made just prior to the official opening in 1973, it traces the history of Bennelong Point and the development of the site on Sydney Harbour. The concept for the building was inspiring but unproven for construction. Pressure from government officials and the press led to the Danish architect Jørn Utzon’s resignation and the building being completed in a cheaper and more conventionally acceptable manner.
The film contains interviews with Utzon, various artists and government officials. The beauty of the design is well covered.
Notes by Damien Parer.
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