“Burning,” Amazon’s first original feature-length documentary from Australia, about the devastating ‘Black Summer’ of 2019-20 Australian bushfires makes its world premiere at the Toronto Internatio…
Co-produced by Propagate Content and Dirty Films “Burning” is produced and directed by Los Angeles-based Australian filmmaker, whose credits include the politically-charged documentaries “Chasing Asylum,” “The Network” and 2009 Oscar winner “Taxi To The Dark Side.”.
“I was in Australia then and the fires were everywhere. The smoke was so thick in Sydney, my eyes were watering and I could hardly breathe. I knew I had to make a movie about this,” Orner toldWith astonishing footage of engulfing flames leaping 200 ft high and compelling interviews with activists, scientists and victims, Orner firmly targets the lack of political will to address. Australia is the world’s largest exporter of coal and a major natural gas exporter.
“Australia is ground zero for climate change. We are a dry flat country and getting hit hard. We supply the world with fossil fuels and have to take responsibility,” said Orner. “I was very clear I wanted this to be a strong political film and focus on what we should be doing because we’re running out of time.”
Returning to Australia last October to begin shooting, Orner and her crew were able to navigate various strict COVID-related state lockdowns to complete filming. She also found Blanchett’s help invaluable for the film. “We spoke regularly through filming,” said Orner. “Her involvement helps amplify the cause. We have been aligned with many of the same issues over the years.”
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