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August 5, 2026… #movieoftheday is Gallipoli (full movie) (1981).
“Gallipoli is a 1981 Australian war, drama film directed by Peter Weir and produced by Patricia Lovell and Robert Stigwood , starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee . The film revolves around several young men, from Western Australia, who enlist in the Australian Army during World War I . They are sent to the Gallipoli peninsula in the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey ) where they participate in the Gallipoli campaign . During the film, the young men slowly lose their innocence about the purpose of war. The climax of the film occurs on the Anzac battlefield at Gallipoli, depicting the futile attack at the Battle of the Nek on August 7, 1915.
“Gallipoli … gives a faithful portrayal of life in Australia in the 1910s — redolent of Weir's 1975 film Picnic at Hanging Rock set in 1900 — and captures the ideals and character of the Australians who joined up to fight, as well as the conditions they endured on the battlefield, although its portrayal of British forces has been criticized as inaccurate…
“Gallipoli received heavy international promotion and distribution and helped elevate the worldwide reputation of the Australian film industry and of later Australian New Wave films. The film also helped launch the international career of actor Mel Gibson . Due to the Gallipoli battlefields becoming tourist destinations in the 21st century, the film is often shown at the hostels and hotels in Eceabat and Çanakkale on the Dardanelles . In the 20 to 1 episode "Great Aussie Films," Gallipoli was listed as Number 1.” - more at Wikipedia
FULL MOVIE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6UATyMD8i8&t=3075s
#Gallipoli #tangled #Wikipedia #2026
“Gallipoli is a 1981 Australian war, drama film directed by Peter Weir and produced by Patricia Lovell and Robert Stigwood , starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee . The film revolves around several young men, from Western Australia, who enlist in the Australian Army during World War I . They are sent to the Gallipoli peninsula in the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey ) where they participate in the Gallipoli campaign . During the film, the young men slowly lose their innocence about the purpose of war. The climax of the film occurs on the Anzac battlefield at Gallipoli, depicting the futile attack at the Battle of the Nek on August 7, 1915.
“Gallipoli … gives a faithful portrayal of life in Australia in the 1910s — redolent of Weir's 1975 film Picnic at Hanging Rock set in 1900 — and captures the ideals and character of the Australians who joined up to fight, as well as the conditions they endured on the battlefield, although its portrayal of British forces has been criticized as inaccurate…
“Gallipoli received heavy international promotion and distribution and helped elevate the worldwide reputation of the Australian film industry and of later Australian New Wave films. The film also helped launch the international career of actor Mel Gibson . Due to the Gallipoli battlefields becoming tourist destinations in the 21st century, the film is often shown at the hostels and hotels in Eceabat and Çanakkale on the Dardanelles . In the 20 to 1 episode "Great Aussie Films," Gallipoli was listed as Number 1.” - more at Wikipedia
FULL MOVIE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6UATyMD8i8&t=3075s
#Gallipoli #tangled #Wikipedia #2026
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Thank you for the post.
The world doesn't know about these battles, which feature an unprecedented "divine intervention" in military history, simply because the Turks won and the imperialists lost.
The world doesn't know about these battles, which feature an unprecedented "divine intervention" in military history, simply because the Turks won and the imperialists lost.
Indeed! It was a debacle and Winston Churchill entered the politcal wilderness.
Fortunately, we studied the American Revolution, French Revolution, First World War, Spanish Civil War and Second World War between the ages of 14 and 16.
One of our history teachers hired a Ford Transit minibus and drove from London to Istanbul during the 1980 summer break and brought to life much of what we had learned. I shall always remember that expedition.
Fortunately, we studied the American Revolution, French Revolution, First World War, Spanish Civil War and Second World War between the ages of 14 and 16.
One of our history teachers hired a Ford Transit minibus and drove from London to Istanbul during the 1980 summer break and brought to life much of what we had learned. I shall always remember that expedition.
Perhaps there would have been no need for a minibus if the British had won the war. I'm sorry for bothering you. 😉😂
But Istanbul is a mystic city. It is impossible to forget.❤️🙋♂️
But Istanbul is a mystic city. It is impossible to forget.❤️🙋♂️
On the contrary... the trip was more to do with whetting the appetite for travel... a form of a Grand Tour.
The school also organized annual trips abroad. In 1978, 11 other pupils and I attended what we called "French Camp," led by two French teachers, a Chemistry teacher and a Classics teacher in their personal vehicles. A member of the Modern Languages Department always attended; other colleagues varied.
The 1980 trip to Istanbul was a one-off and might have been arranged by any member of staff. No hidden agenda about victors and the vanquished.
The school also organized annual trips abroad. In 1978, 11 other pupils and I attended what we called "French Camp," led by two French teachers, a Chemistry teacher and a Classics teacher in their personal vehicles. A member of the Modern Languages Department always attended; other colleagues varied.
The 1980 trip to Istanbul was a one-off and might have been arranged by any member of staff. No hidden agenda about victors and the vanquished.