Kokoda Front Line!
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | Kokoda Front Line! |
| Country of production | Australia |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1942 |
| length | 9 minutes |
| Rod | |
| production | Ken G. Hall |
| camera | Damien Parer |
| cut | Terry Banks |
Kokoda Front Line! is a 1942 Australian documentary .
action
The cameraman Damien Parer filmed Australian units fighting for the Kokoda Track in July and August 1942. Shown are the dropping of supplies, the evacuation of the wounded by local porters and Australian soldiers leaving their camp for the front.
Awards
In 1943 , the film was awarded an Oscar in the category of Best Documentary, along with three others.
background
The film premiered on September 18, 1942 in Australia.
The film was produced by the Australian News & Information Bureau .
The film is the first ever Oscar-winning Australian production.
Web links
- Kokoda Front Line! in the Internet Movie Database (English)