April 1941 – Hitler launches his invasion of Greece. In homes across Australia and New Zealand people feared what lay ahead for their loved ones who were sent as part of the Allied force sent to defend Greece. This 90 minute documentary tells the story of that valiant defence like never before. Drawing on over 130 hours of veteran interviews, Anzac veterans share their previously untold stories of service in the Greece and Crete campaigns. They recount the bitter battles and sorrows endured and reveal how lasting bonds of love and respect formed between Anzacs and the Greeks.

Narrated by Barrie Cassidy whose father served in the campaign, the documentary is a unique account of this campaign and of the Anzacs who served there. A fitting document of this essential part of the Hellenic link to the Anzac story. Not to be missed.

This documentary was produced for the Melbourne-based Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee Inc by historian Dr Peter Ewer and filmmaker John Irwin, assisted by the Committee’s historian Jim Claven OAM and communications consultant Vicki Kyritsis.

It was funded by a grant provided through the Australian Government’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs Saluting Their Service Commemorations Program, with additional financial and in-kind support provided by the Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee Inc.

Books by Jim Claven

As part of the Yarraville Festival’s ‘Book Fest’, Jim Claven OAM historian, author and Associate Producer of the documentary will present a Q&A after the screening.

Some of his books will be available for sale at the Yarraville Festival book stall and at the film screening. He can be contacted at jimclaven@yahoo.com.au

Screening Bookings

This is a free screening however bookings are essential.
You are encourage to make a donation of $12 to help cover screening costs for the film.