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18/09/1942 Documentary, War 0h 9m
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Overview

This iconic and Academy Award-winning newsreel shot by Damien Parer contains some of the most recognised images of Australian troops in the Second World War.

  1. Ken G. Hall

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Damien Parer

    Self

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A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-07-19
Renowned Australian wartime photographer Damien Parer provides a brief piece to camera at the start of this feature that would have been shown in Australian cinemas, reminding the population at home that they ought to stop whining about some minor inconveniences and appreciate just what those of the 2nd AIF were enduring deep amidst the New Guinea jungle. The film then goes on to illustrate precisely that as his camera tracks these troops foraging through a dense and hostile territory that provides ideal camouflage for snipers and trip wires as well as more naturally forbidding obstacles. This...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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