Parer's War
“The savage truth of battle and the brutal truth of the heart.”
Synopsis
Parer's War is the true story of World War II frontline cameraman, Damien Parer, whose work won Australia’s first Oscar. His desperate efforts to return to the battlefield to capture what he believed was the ‘truth’ of war were thwarted by his own government. Caught between two worlds, his own personal demons almost cost him the woman he loved.
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Parer's War: Trailer 2 (ABC1)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alister Grierson
- Screenplay & Story
- Alison Nisselle
- Original Title
- Parer's War
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Pericles Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alister Grierson
Alison Nisselle
Andrew Wiseman, Greer Simpkin, Carole Sklan
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Nisselle
Writer
Alister Grierson
Director
Andrew Wiseman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is Parer's War about?
Parer's War is the true story of World War II frontline cameraman, Damien Parer, whose work won Australia’s first Oscar. His desperate efforts to return to the battlefield to capture what he believed was the ‘truth’ of war were thwarted by his own government. Caught between two worlds, his own personal demons almost cost him the woman he loved.
Who directed Parer's War?
Parer's War was directed by Alister Grierson.
Who stars in Parer's War?
The principal cast of Parer's War includes Matthew Le Nevez, Adelaide Clemens, Rob Carlton, Lindsay Farris, Nicholas Bell.
When was Parer's War released and how long is it?
Parer's War was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Parer's War?
Parer's War holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).