Otto by Otto explained

Otto by Otto
Director:Gracie Otto
Starring:Barry Otto
Country:Australia
Language:English

Otto by Otto is a 2024 Australian documentary film directed by Gracie Otto about her father Barry Otto including his dementia diagnosis.

Interviewees include Neil Armfield, Gillian Armstrong, Ray Lawrence, Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann, John Bell and Miranda Otto.[1]

The movie was made with finance from Screen Australia.[2]

The film played at the 71st Sydney Film Festival and then on Stan.[3]

Reception

The Guardian called it "an emotionally rich film that truly could not have been made by anybody else. It is filled, like Otto’s performances, with light and shade."[4]

InReview called it "illuminating, funny and sad."[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A rare insight into the life of Australian acting legend Barry Otto exposed by daughter in new Stan Original Documentary. Nine. Immy . Abdullah. 2024. 30 July 2024.
  2. Web site: Otto by Otto. Screen Australia. 30 July 2024.
  3. Web site: Otto by Otto. Sydney Film Festival. 30 July 2024.
  4. News: Luke. Buckmaster. Revealed: Otto by Otto review – nuanced portrait of a generational talent. The Guardian. 8 June 2024. 30 July 2024.
  5. Web site: Stephen. Vagg. 29 July 2024. InReview. How a Brisbane butcher's son became one of our greatest and most-loved thespians. 30 July 2024.