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Lawrence of Arabia - Britain's Great Adventurer

Lawrence of Arabia – Britain’s Great Adventurer

Lawrence of Arabia – Britain’s Great Adventurer: The epic story of Thomas Edward Lawrence the First World War military officer who united the tribes of Arabia against the Ottoman Turkish army.     The film reveals that while being one of the most enigmatic figures of the 20th century, he was also a deeply troubled man, delving into his personal torment, the secret his family were hiding, and the punishment he endured.   Lawrence of Arabia – Britain’s Great Adventurer   Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence, CB, DSO (16 August 1888 – 19 May 1935), a British archaeologist, army-officer, diplomat, and […]

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The Armenian Genocide

The Armenian Genocide

The Armenian Genocide: More than one million Armenians perished between 1915 and 1916 in massacres or brutal deportation programs.     It was one of the 20th century´s worst genocides, and one of its most controversial. It has been the subject of bitter legal battles, with Turkey still denying it ever happened. In an attempt to understand the origins, nature and stakes of the Armenian Genocide, Laurence Jourdan went back in time to look at massacres of Armenians in the decades leading up to the mass murder, and analyse the geopolitical situation both before and after the genocide. The film

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Great War Horses

Great War Horses

Great War Horses: the horses that provided the backbone of the Australian Light Horse regiments in World War I were popularly known as Walers. Bred for Australia’s tough Outback conditions, Walers were well-equipped for the harsh climate and terrain of the Middle East, where the ANZAC forces faced the armies of the Ottoman Empire.     Great War Horses is a powerful, moving account of the men and horses of the Australian Light Horse and the pivotal role they played in World War I at the Battle of Romani (1916), the celebrated Light Horse charge at the Battle of Beersheba

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