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Mature (M)
Mature themes and violence

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Poster image for Origin

From Academy Award® nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, ORIGIN explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance, and a fight for our future. While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable personal loss and uncovers the beauty of human resilience.

Why this classification?

  • Themes
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Violence
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Language
  • Drug use
  • Nudity
  • Sex

  • None
  • Very mild impact
  • Mild impact
  • Moderate impact
  • Strong impact
  • High impact

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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
2023
Classification
M
Consumer advice
Mature themes and violence
Category
Films
Category detail
Public Exhibition
Media type
DVD, SVOD, On Demand, DCP
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
141 minutes
Director/Creator
Ava DuVernay
Producer
Paul Garnes | Ava DuVernay
Production company
ARRAY Filmworks
Country of origin
USA
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
Kismet Movies Pty Ltd as The Trustee for Kismet Unit Trust
File number
T24/00784
Classification number
CLAS-430453
Alternative titles
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