''Gallipoli'' (

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written and directed by

Tolga Örnek Tolga Örnek (born 25 August 1972) is a Turkish film director, writer and producer who, in recognition of his 2005 documentary, ''Gallipoli (2005 film), Gallipoli'', was awarded an honorary medal in the general division of the Order of Australia.< ...

. It is a

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about the 1915 Gallipoli campaign, narrated by both sides, the

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on one side and the

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soldiers and

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Synopsis

Through the use of surviving diaries, letters and photographs from both sides, the film shows the bravery and the suffering on both sides. The film also contains: interviews with international experts, location landscape, underwater and aerial photography, 3-D computer animations and re-enactments of trenches.

Reception

Critical response

When the film was released in France, ''

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'' magazine film critic, Lisa Nesselson, reviewed the film favorably, writing, "A thorough recounting of the carnage when Allied Forces attempted to take the

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Straits and the title peninsula in Turkey during WWI, ''Gallipoli'' serves up the paradoxes and idiocy of battle as expressed in letters and journals written by the men (on both sides) who were there...Clear, informative and frequently moving narration by Jeremy Irons and Sam Neill ties together six years of research by vet documaker Tolga Ornek. Drawing heavily on surviving correspondence, and skillfully illustrated with a blend of still photos, period footage and re-enactments, film keeps talking heads to a minimum. It brings to life long-dead adversaries who did their duty despite massive casualties from artillery, mines and the ravages of

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...Tech credits are top notch." Australian film critic Louise Keller wrote, "A potent and magnificent documentary, ''Gallipoli'' impacts emotionally through its humanity and intensely personal stories. It has taken filmmaker Tolga Örnek six long years to research, write, produce and direct this outstanding film that documents the thoughts of soldiers who fought on all sides of this futile fiasco of a war. Although Örnek's script concisely recounts the circumstances and events that took place in the lead up to the nine month war, in which tens of thousands of soldiers lost their lives, it is not a story about who won or lost. Everyone lost in this shocking conflict, when young men not only fought against each other, but against extreme weather conditions, severe hardships like the ravages of disease, flies and lice."

Awards

For this film, Tolga Örnek has been awarded an honorary medal in the general division of the Order of Australia.

Home media

A DVD in Region 1 was released on February 5, 2008 by

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.Amazon, web site.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0450426, Gallipoli
''Gallipoli''
film trailer at

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