Federation
Synopsis
An epic tale about the making of Australia. This tells the stories of the founding fathers and of the people in six separate colonies in the decades leading to Federation. It's a tale of winners and losers, of great debates which unified the country, of the struggle not just to make an Australian nation, but to create Australian democracy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Munro
- Screenplay & Story
- Sue Castrique, Annette Blonski
- Original Score
- Martin Friedel
- Original Title
- Federation
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Production Studios
- Film Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Munro
Sue Castrique, Annette Blonski
Martin Friedel
Kim Batterham
Stewart Young
Anna Grieve, Megan McMurchy, Sharon Connolly
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Munro
Director
Anna Grieve
Producer
Sue Castrique
Writer
Kim Batterham
Director of Photography
Martin Friedel
Original Music Composer
Stewart Young
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Federation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Federation about?
An epic tale about the making of Australia. This tells the stories of the founding fathers and of the people in six separate colonies in the decades leading to Federation. It's a tale of winners and losers, of great debates which unified the country, of the struggle not just to make an Australian nation, but to create Australian democracy.
Who directed Federation?
Federation was directed by Ian Munro.
Who stars in Federation?
The principal cast of Federation includes Deborah Kennedy, Leo McKern, Peter O'Brien, William Zappa, Richard Piper.
When was Federation released and how long is it?
Federation was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Federation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Federation was composed by Martin Friedel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Federation?
Federation holds official age classifications: AU: E.