Gallipoli Practice Introduction

Young men go to war because it provides them with the opportunity for adventure

To what extent is this borne out by Peter Weir’s film, “Gallipoli”?

In response you must discuss the way the film positions views to understand its message.

Brainstorm
+ They do go to war because they believe it is an adventure
+ Some soldiers feel pressured
+ The confrontation of war was much devisating then they expected. 

Peter Weir’s film, “Gallipoli” portrays the idea that many young men go to war because they believe it is an opportunity for adventure; however, the film continues to suggest that there are other reasons they decide to go to war, and that the confrontation of war is much more devastating than they expected. Many of the young soldiers join the army because they are naieve in believing that war is an adventure. However, one of the main characters, Frank, contrasts the views from many of the other soldiers, and joins the war because he feels pressured into by Archie the other men. Throughout the film, the idea is expressed that war is far more devastating than the young men expected, and this is shown through different stages of the arrival in Gallipoli. Through these elements, Peter Weir displays a film where young men go to war for different reasons however, once confronted with the real devastation of war the begin to rethink their lives back at home.