Once a Queen
Originally released in 2006. Once a Queen is a documentary film. directed by Lawrence Johnston. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
For almost a century the town of Grafton, NSW, has celebrated the magnificence of its jacaranda trees with an inspired festival.In the 1880s a German immigrant planted imported Jacaranda tree seeds along the avenues of Grafton in northern NSW. In 1935 the tree-lined avenues were of such splendour that the council of the day decided to hold a festival to celebrate the blossoming of the trees and the arrival of spring. This program shows how this festival has become an annual event that includes the crowing of The Jacaranda Queen.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2006
20 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rough Trade Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once a Queen about?
For almost a century the town of Grafton, NSW, has celebrated the magnificence of its jacaranda trees with an inspired festival.In the 1880s a German immigrant planted imported Jacaranda tree seeds...
Who directed Once a Queen?
Once a Queen was directed by Lawrence Johnston.
How long is Once a Queen?
Once a Queen has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Once a Queen released?
Once a Queen was released on January 1, 2006 in theaters.