Gallipoli - Did the film makers twist history to market a myth?
When Germany declared war on France on the 3rd of July 1914 and Great Britain declared on Germany at the same time, who would have thought Australia, a nation who only federated in 1901 would be among a World War, and more specifically the Gallipoli campaign. The film Gallipoli by Peter Weir focuses on the ANZAC spirit and the coming of the First World War and the effect on Australia. The movie focuses on those positive values that come along with the Anzac legend which include those of mateship, courage, discipline and endurance. Although the average Australia viewer would consider the above values convey through the film to be totally accurate, it can be question whether the film maker has twisted history in order to market the myth of the ANZAC legend. If in fact Weir has twisted history to some extent, I will anaylse to what extent some aspect of the ANZAC legend differs from the actual events of the Gallipoli......
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