1915 (miniseries)

1982 television miniseries by Peter Yeldham From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

1915 is an Australian historical drama television miniseries written by Peter Yeldham, based on Roger McDonald's 1979 novel 1915: A Novel of Gallipoli, that premiered on ABC TV on 27 June 1982, and concluded on 8 August 1982.

Written byPeter Yeldham
Directed by
  • Chris Thomson
  • Di Drew
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1915
Based on1915: A Novel of Gallipoli
by Roger McDonald
Written byPeter Yeldham
Directed by
  • Chris Thomson
  • Di Drew
Starring
ComposerBruce Smeaton
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producerGeoffrey Daniels
ProducerRay Alchin
CinematographyPeter Hendry
Editors
  • Neil Thumpston
  • Tony Kavanagh
  • Lynn Solly
Running time50 minutes
Original release
NetworkABC TV
Release27 June (1982-06-27) â€“
8 August 1982 (1982-08-08)
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Plot

1915 details the friendship between two young friends during the outbreak of World War I, as they are sent to fight for their country in the trenches of Gallipoli in 1915.[1][2][3][4][5]

Cast

Reception

John Voorhees of the Seattle Times wries "But while the characters are compelling enough to hold our interest through all seven episodes, the real reason for watching 1915 is because it captures the feeling of time and place so expertly, exhibiting a sense of history that goes beyond old cars and period clothes. And it is that historical ambience that sets 1915 apart from many TV miniseries."[6] Daniel Ruth of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it 2 1/2 stars, criticising the pacing: "This mini-series takes too long to establish itself, as McGregor and Burgess spend the first four hours of "1915" swooning over Thornton and Woodburne and calling each other "mate". Enough already.", but praising other aspects: "Two virtues of "1915" are its terrific production values and period costuming."[7]

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Recipient/nominee Result Ref.
1983 Logie Awards Best Single Drama or Miniseries 1915 Won [8]
Best Support Actor in a Single Drama or Miniseries Adrian Wright Won
Best Lead Actor in a Single Drama or Miniseries Scott McGregor Nominated [9]
Best Lead Actress in a Single Drama or Miniseries Sigrid Thornton Nominated [10]
Best Support Actress in a Single Drama or Miniseries Jackie Woodburne Nominated [11]
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