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Gallipoli

1981 · 112 min · War

Two spirited young Australian sprinters enlist to fight in World War I and are shipped off to the deadly Gallipoli campaign against the Ottomans. Their friendship carries them from the outback to the trenches. Peter Weir's stirring, mournful war drama.

Why it’s here

A major Australian war film tied to national memory and the Anzac legend.

Runtime

112 min

Genre

War · History · Drama

Mood

tense · thoughtful · dark

Entry

some context

Best for

character-driven drama

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive