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Only the DeadOnly the Dead (2015) Recommended
Dir. Bill Guttentag, Michael Ware
Graphic, but never exploitative account of the invasion of Iraq as captured by the lens of Australian war correspondent Michael Ware.
Son of SaulSon of Saul (2015) Aro Favourite
Dir. László Nemes
Feat. Géza Röhrig, Levente Molnár, Urs Rechn
Masterful, but deeply disturbing glimpse into the horror of Auschwitz seen through the perspective of a prisoner forced to burn the corpses of his…
Testament of YouthTestament of Youth (2015) Recommended
Dir. James Kent
Feat. Alicia Vikander, Kit Harrington, Taron Egerton
Vera Brittain's acclaimed coming–of–age memoir is given the cinematic treatment in this fine adaptation, with Alicia Vikander (EX…
When We Go To War (TV Mini-series)When We Go To War (TV Mini-series) (2015)
Feat. Ido Drent, Sophia Huybens
Historical saga that tells the story of six young men and women whose plans for the future are thwarted as New Zealand enters World War I. Events…
Why ANZAC with Sam NeillWhy ANZAC with Sam Neill (Tides of Blood) (2015)
Feat. Sam Neill
Sam Neill examines the enduring myths of the Anzac legend, sharing his family's war stories and uncovering forgotten truths. From the Gallipoli…
1864 (TV Series)1864 (TV Series) (2014)
Dir. Ole Bornedal
Feat. Pilou Asbæk, Jacob Oftebro, Sidse Babett Knudsen
The most expensive Danish TV series made to date, this lavish historical war drama is based on two books by Tom Buk–Swienty about the Second…
300: Rise of an Empire300: Rise of an Empire (2014)
Dir. Noam Murro
Feat. Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey
A second wave of sword and sandal gore, with Greek general Themistokles, outnumbered but determined, leading the charge against another massive…
American SniperAmerican Sniper (2014) Recommended
Dir. Clint Eastwood
Feat. Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner
Clint Eastwood helms this controversial biopic of the most decorated sniper in U.S. military history and his struggle to adjust to civilian life.
Crimson Field, The (TV Mini-series)Crimson Field, The (TV Mini-series) (2014) Recommended
Dir. David Evans
Feat. Kerry Fox, Jack Gordon, Suranne Jones
A vivid and emotive epic British drama set in the tented field hospitals of WW1. Centred around an experienced nurse who arrives at an overcrowded…
DiplomacyDiplomacy (2014) Recommended
Dir. Volker Schlondorff
Feat. Andre Dussollier, Niels Arestrup, Burghart Klaussner
A thematically rich and expertly staged historical drama that depicts the relationship between Dietrich von Choltitz, the German military governor of…

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