ANZAC Legends: bravery, sacrifice, resilience, and camaraderie
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24/04/2024
Our ANZAC Legends watchlist pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. This collection has been handpicked to capture the ANZACs' spirit, resilience, and camaraderie. The Light Horse Century commemorates the 100th anniversary of the last great cavalry charge when Australian Light Horse Association members embarked on an epic journey across the Middle East. The stunning animated movie 'April 25' revitalises the diaries of six Gallipoli soldiers, bringing them to life in sizzling full-colour animation. The Telegram Man is a multi-award-winning film set in WWI when a local telegram man becomes the bearer of bad news for his community. 'Gallipoli: the Dawn Service' depicts the 25th anniversary of 5,000 young Australasian backpackers gathering with the Governors-General of Australia and New Zealand to commemorate ANZAC Day at Gallipoli. From gripping war dramas to epic documentaries, these films offer poignant insights into the experiences of those who fought for our freedom. Join us as we remember and commemorate their courage by streaming from our ANZAC Legends watchlist.
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A Century after the last great cavalry charge in history, members of the Australian Light Horse Association embark on an epic journey across the Middle East.
Using graphic novel-like animation, "25 April" brings First World War experiences out of the usual black-and-white archive pictures and into vibrant, dynamic color.
A biopic on the extraordinary life of William Rhodes-Moorhouse, a daredevil pilot of Maori descent who was the first airman ever to be awarded the Victoria Cross, the most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy.
Nancy Wake: the daring allied spy who became the Gestapo’s most wanted woman in WWII, she was codenamed ‘The White Mouse’ for her elusiveness. This is her story.
Officially established by the government in 1942, the Australian Women’s Land Army was set up to help fill the shortage of manpower on farms. An engaging account of women and work against the backdrop of world war.
WWI, 1916: a small village in France was stormed and captured by Australians and became key to the success of the Battle for the Somme. But in less than seven weeks they suffered twenty three thousand casualties.
Forty Thousand Horsemen is a cinematic tribute to the mounted troops of the Australian Light Horse regiments is a rousing call to arms, giving life to the heroic tales of mateship during the Great War.
At dawn on 25 April 1999, 5000 young Australian backpackers gathered with the Governor General of Australia, Sir William Deane, to commemorate ANZAC Day at Gallipoli.
