Gallipoli

A grim, immersive slog through mud, fear and loss that weighs heavily and honours its young soldiers without flinching.

Created by

Glendyn Ivin

Genres

War & politics, Drama

Starring

Kodi Smit-McPhee, Nicholas Hope, Travis Jeffery

Overview

As dawn breaks on April 25, 1915, ANZAC troops go into battle on the beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula. Landing in the dark chaos, Tolly, Bevan and their mates struggle to establish a tenuous foothold on the treacherous slopes and deep ravines. They endure the next eight months on the peninsula learning lessons of survival. By the time of the final evacuation they have also learned the skills of combat and what it means to be a young man in war.

How it feels

Bleak, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, survival, coming-of-age, friendship

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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