Question 1

Why is Colonel Robinson often mistaken for an Englishman despite wearing an AIF uniform?

Accepted Answer

He has a clipped Anglo-Australian accent, typical of the time, which leads to the confusion.

Question 2

What inspired director Peter Weir to make Gallipoli, and how did the screenplay's focus evolve?

Accepted Answer

Weir was inspired after visiting a World War I battle site. He and screenwriter David Williamson originally planned to cover the entire Gallipoli campaign but opted to focus on a small group to humanize the tragedy.

Question 3

How is Gallipoli still shown to tourists today, and why is it significant?

Accepted Answer

Due to the popularity of the Gallipoli battlefields as a tourist destination, the film is shown nightly in several hostels and hotels on the peninsula.

Question 4

What made Gallipoli a landmark in Australian film production at the time?

Accepted Answer

With a cost of $2.8 million, it was the most expensive Australian film produced at the time.

Question 5

Which festivals and awards recognized Gallipoli?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 1981 and Berlin International Film Festival in 1982, and won awards from the National Board of Review in 1981 and Golden Globes in 1982.

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