War’s End – World War One Memorials of Australia

Did you know there are over 4,000 memorials in Australia?  

Join director Geoffrey Sykes for a film screening about the diversity and function of memorials following WW1. 

This documentary features over 100 memorials – what can be learnt from them about the impact of war on Australian society? How did the country adjust to peace? 

The documentary includes expert discussion on the role of Charles Bean, official historian of the war. Expert speakers include Stephen Garton, Darren Mitchell, Peter Stanley, Peter FitzSimons and Kerrie Anne Christian. It was funded by the Anzac Centenary Fund. It was produced and directed by Geoffrey, who will be available for questions.   

The work will be available in an edited format. Run time 65 minutes.