The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House (1973)

The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House (1973) poster

On 20 October 1973, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II. From conception to completion, it had taken more than 15 years and over $100 million dollars. In the years since its completion, the Sydney Opera House has become one of the most identifiable of Australia’s icons - ranking with the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Uluru, the koala and kangaroo - and is considered by many to be among the world's great architectural masterpieces.

Director: Donald Crombie
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Cast

Music: Charles Marawood
Cinematography: Bruce Hillyard
Editing: Richard Hindley
Production: Film Australia
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

architecture history, opening ceremony, sydney opera house

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House about?
On 20 October 1973, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II. From conception to completion, it had taken more than 15 years and over $100 million dollars. In the years since its completion, the Sydney Opera House has become one of the most identifiable of Australia’s icons - ranking with the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Uluru, the koala and kangaroo - and is considered by many to be among the world's great architectural masterpieces.
Who directed The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House?
The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House was directed by Donald Crombie.
Who stars in The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House?
The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House stars Sam Wanamaker, Jorn Utzon.
How long is The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House?
The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House?
The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House is a Documentary film.
Where was The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House produced?
The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House was produced in Australia.