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| 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. Epic in scale and breath-taking in scope, Gallipoli is a must-see experience for us all, featuring a stunning cast led by breakthrough international star Kodi Smith-McPhee (Romulus My Father, The Road, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes). Inspired by the best-selling book by Les Carlyon, this definitive production has been superbly brought to life by the creative forces behind Puberty Blues, Offspring, Tangle, Balibo and Paper Planes. As dawn breaks on April 25, 1915 our 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. |