Franklin
“A journey to the past. A quest for the future.”
Synopsis
Eighth-generation Tasmanian and environmentalist Oliver Cassidy embarks on a life-changing solo rafting trip down the beautiful yet remote Franklin River. His goal is to retrace his late father’s 14-day expedition to attend the blockade that helped save the World-Heritage listed national park from being destroyed by a huge hydroelectric dam project in the early 1980s.
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Franklin | Trailer (AD)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-09
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Melbourne International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kasimir Burgess
- Screenplay & Story
- Kasimir Burgess
- Original Title
- Franklin
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
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Kasimir Burgess
Kasimir Burgess
Kasimir Burgess, Johanna Scott
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Kasimir Burgess
Director
Kasimir Burgess
Writer
Kasimir Burgess
Editor
Johanna Scott
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What is Franklin about?
Eighth-generation Tasmanian and environmentalist Oliver Cassidy embarks on a life-changing solo rafting trip down the beautiful yet remote Franklin River. His goal is to retrace his late father’s 14-day expedition to attend the blockade that helped save the World-Heritage listed national park from being destroyed by a huge hydroelectric dam project in the early 1980s.
Who directed Franklin?
Franklin was directed by Kasimir Burgess.
Who stars in Franklin?
The principal cast of Franklin includes Hugo Weaving, Oliver Cassidy, Bob Brown.
When was Franklin released and how long is it?
Franklin was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Franklin?
Franklin holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.