The Colleano Heart
Synopsis
A circus family’s hidden legacy unfolds as descendants reunite across continents, uncovering their Aboriginal ancestry, global stardom, and the extraordinary secrets they kept in order to survive. Through the Colleano family's remarkable home movies, never-before-seen footage, family interviews and archival recordings, their extraordinary story is brought to life.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pauline Clague
- Screenplay & Story
- Pauline Clague, Ljudan Michaelis-Thorpe
- Original Score
- Mi-kaisha Masella
- Original Title
- The Colleano Heart
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pauline Clague
Pauline Clague, Ljudan Michaelis-Thorpe
Mi-kaisha Masella
Susan Lumsdon
Andrea Lang, Bonnie Fan
Bettina Dalton, Kate Pappas
Department Leadership Roster
Pauline Clague
Director
Bettina Dalton
Producer
Kate Pappas
Producer
Pauline Clague
Writer
Ljudan Michaelis-Thorpe
Writer
Susan Lumsdon
Director of Photography
Andrea Lang
Editor
Bonnie Fan
Editor
Mi-kaisha Masella
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Colleano Heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Colleano Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Colleano Heart about?
A circus family’s hidden legacy unfolds as descendants reunite across continents, uncovering their Aboriginal ancestry, global stardom, and the extraordinary secrets they kept in order to survive. Through the Colleano family's remarkable home movies, never-before-seen footage, family interviews and archival recordings, their extraordinary story is brought to life.
Who directed The Colleano Heart?
The Colleano Heart was directed by Pauline Clague.
Who stars in The Colleano Heart?
The principal cast of The Colleano Heart includes Not specified.
When was The Colleano Heart released and how long is it?
The Colleano Heart was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Colleano Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Colleano Heart was composed by Mi-kaisha Masella.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Colleano Heart?
The Colleano Heart holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).