With executive producer Cate Blanchett at its helm, the Netflix series Stateless takes a look at the harsh conditions at Australian immigration detention centers. The show follows four characters as they navigate a center located in a remote desert location. One of the key threads of the series is that of Yvonne Strahovski, who portrays Sofie Werner, a flight attendant escaping a cult. Stateless is based on a true story - Werner's real-life counterpart is Cornelia Rau, a German-born Australian resident who made headlines after being unlawfully detained at an immigration detention center. Rau's experience brought attention to Australia's treatment of, as the show title suggests, the stateless. Here's what you need to know about her story before checking out the series.
What Was Cornelia Rau's Backstory?
Born in Germany, Rau headed to Australia with her family at a young age and grew up in Sydney. She eventually received a diploma in leisure and recreation,...
What Was Cornelia Rau's Backstory?
Born in Germany, Rau headed to Australia with her family at a young age and grew up in Sydney. She eventually received a diploma in leisure and recreation,...
- 7/9/2020
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