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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresWar, Drama, TV Movie
Votes2
DirectorJohn Duigan
WritersJohn Duigan
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFragments of War: The Story of Damien Parer
About Fragments of War: The Story of Damien Parer
The life story of Damien Parer, the acclaimed World War II photographer, who spent most of the war on the frontline.
Directed by John Duigan, Fragments of War: The Story of Damien Parer leans on a strong ensemble — Nicholas Eadie, Anne Tenney, Huw Williams — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 1988.
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