Directed by:
Glendyn IvinScreenplay:
Christopher LeeCinematography:
Germain McMickingComposer:
Stephen RaeCast:
Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tom Budge, James Callis, John Bach, Nicholas Hope, Matt Nable, Leon Ford, Lincoln Lewis, John Lloyd Fillingham, Nicholas Hammond, Lachy Hulme (more)VOD (1)
Episodes(7)
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The First Day (E01)
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My Friend, the Enemy (E02)
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A Man Alone (E03)
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The Deeper Scar (E04)
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The Breakout (E05)
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If Only... (E06)
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The Earth Abides (E07)
Plots(1)
The spirit of our nation was forged on the shores of Gallipoli... and in the centenary year of the battle that shaped the ANZAC legend, comes a landmark drama event for every Australian. As dawn breaks on April 25, 1915, ANZAC troops launch into battle on the beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula. Landing in the dark chaos is 17-year-old Thomas 'Tolly' Johnson, who has lied about his age to enlist, his older brother Bevan and their loyal mates. Thrown into the heart of a war they know little about, in a land utterly foreign to them, these brave yet frightened boys endure the next eight months simply trying to stay alive. By the time of the final evacuation, each will have learnt about courage, sacrifice and the importance of mateship. They not only fight for their country, but for each other. Their legacy lives on today, stronger than ever. In Gallipoli, we remember and commemorate them. (Roadshow Entertainment)
(more)Reviews (1)
I enjoyed Gallipoli so much that I don't feel like criticizing anything about it. The Australian creators deserve credit for the way they approached an important part of their history. It could have ended up being a grandiose celebration of national heroes, but instead it was a sober, realistic and raw series, which was a great tribute to the boys in the trenches. At least that's the way I see it.
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