Autopsy on a Dream
In 1968, John Weiley shot 'Autopsy on a Dream' - a film about the Sydney Opera House detailing its construction process and the politics of Jorn Utzon's dismissal. Weiley's film was controversial; it was screened once and then he was told it had been destroyed. Forty five years later a copy was discovered in the BBC vaults by an ABC producer looking for archive footage of the Opera House. Weiley was contacted and told about a film that had no sound track. Weiley was overjoyed; for years he had kept the original sound. So began the painstaking process of restoring this record of a unique moment in Australian culture to its former glory, complete with updated voice-over from the original narrator, Bob Ellis. It is set in context by a 30 minute prologue entitled 'The Dream of Perfection'. Made by the same filmmaker, John Weiley, forty-five years on, 'Dream of Perfection' tells the story of the 1968 film - from commission to destruction, to surprise resurrection.
TMDB
7.5/10
2 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- English
- sydney opera house
Top billed cast
Release dates
AustraliaAU
- TVMA15+20 Oct 2013
Frequently asked questions
- When was Autopsy on a Dream released?
- Autopsy on a Dream was released on 20 October 2013.
- Where can I watch Autopsy on a Dream online?
- No verified streaming availability is listed for Autopsy on a Dream right now. Check back soon.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Autopsy on a Dream?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Autopsy on a Dream is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Autopsy on a Dream?
- Autopsy on a Dream holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 2 votes.
- Who directed Autopsy on a Dream?
- Autopsy on a Dream (2013) was directed by John Weiley.
- How long is Autopsy on a Dream?
- Autopsy on a Dream runs for 1h 30m.












