Ithaka
“a father. a family. a fight for justice.”
Synopsis
The campaign to free Julian Assange takes on intimate dimensions in this documentary portrait of an elderly man’s fight to save his son. Arguably the world’s most famous political prisoner, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a figure pretty much everybody has an opinion about; perhaps more importantly, he serves as the emblem of an international arm wrestle over freedom of journalism, government corruption and unpunished war crimes. For his family members who face the prospect of losing him forever to the abyss of the US justice system, however, this David-and-Goliath struggle is personal – and, with his health declining in a British maximum-security prison and American government prosecutors pulling out all the stops to extradite him, the clock is ticking.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ithaka: A Fight To Free Julian Assange | TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Shipton
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Julian Assange
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Theresa May
Self (archive footage)
Daniel Ellsberg
Self (archive footage)
Boris Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Edward Snowden
Self (archive footage)
Joe Rogan
Self (archive footage)
Ai Weiwei
Self
Sophie Raworth
Self (archive footage)
Joe Biden
Self (archive footage)
Bernie Sanders
Self (archive footage)
Vivienne Westwood
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 3, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Lawrence
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Lawrence
- Original Score
- Brian Eno
- Original Title
- Ithaka
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Shipton House, Screen Australia, VicScreen, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Lawrence
Ben Lawrence
Brian Eno
Niels Ladefoged
Karen Johnson
Roger Savage, Gabriel Shipton, Adrian Devant
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Johnson
Editor
Niels Ladefoged
Director of Photography
Gabriel Shipton
Producer
Adrian Devant
Producer
Ben Lawrence
Writer
Ben Lawrence
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ithaka
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What is Ithaka about?
The campaign to free Julian Assange takes on intimate dimensions in this documentary portrait of an elderly man’s fight to save his son. Arguably the world’s most famous political prisoner, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a figure pretty much everybody has an opinion about; perhaps more importantly, he serves as the emblem of an international arm wrestle over freedom of journalism, government corruption and unpunished war crimes. For his family members who face the prospect of losing him forever to the abyss of the US justice system, however, this David-and-Goliath struggle is personal – and, with his health declining in a British maximum-security prison and American government prosecutors pulling out all the stops to extradite him, the clock is ticking.
Who directed Ithaka?
Ithaka was directed by Ben Lawrence.
Who stars in Ithaka?
The principal cast of Ithaka includes John Shipton, Julian Assange, Donald Trump, Theresa May, Daniel Ellsberg.
When was Ithaka released and how long is it?
Ithaka was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Ithaka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ithaka was composed by Brian Eno.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ithaka?
Ithaka holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).