CinemaOSSeries · 2019– · 2 Seasons

Australia in Colour

60%(2)IMDbDocumentary

Told through a unique collection of iconic archival footage brought to life in stunning colour for the very first time, Australia in Colour tells the story of how Australia came to be what it is today. Narrated by Hugo Weaving, the series is a reflection on our nation’s character, its attitudes, its politics and its struggle to value its Indigenous and multicultural past. Australia in Colour gives us a chance to look at Australia’s history from a fresh perspective. This four-part series curates classic historical footage, as well as home movies and never-before-seen archival material to chart how Australia has developed as a nation. From the oldest surviving footage captured in Australia – in 1896 in Sydney’s Prince Alfred Park – to the beginning of colour television in the mid-1970s, each sequence has been lovingly restored and colourised with historical accuracy. The effect is remarkable, bringing to light history that is both shared and deeply personal.

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Status
Returning Series
Language
EN
First aired
March 6, 2019
Last aired
March 31, 2021
Seasons
2
Episodes
8
Network
SBS

Season 1

Episodes

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Featuring

Cast & crew

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Starring
Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving

Self - Narrator (voice)

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