Directed by Peter Weir. This compelling and intense film is the story of a friendship immersed in the horror of war. The attitudes of patriotism, honor, and courage are examined in the historical context of one of the bloodiest Allied defeats of WWI—the campaign to take the Turkish peninsula of Gallipoli. Suitable for fostering discussion on such topics as WWI , military ethics, nationalism, and British-Australian antipathy. Stars Mel Gibson and Mark Lee. Note: mature students. DVD features include: interview with director, theatrical trailer, and French soundtrack. Color. 111 minutes. Paramount.
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