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Australian television drama about the true story of a group of German Jewish refugees who are deported from Britain to Australia at the start of the Second World War. Worried that some of them might be spies, the refugees were sent off even if they had been living in Britain for years. Bob Hoskins plays affable fishmonger Morrie Mendellsohn, who helps keep the refugees together once they reach Australia, and who managed to teach the natives a thing or two about Jewish culture.
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Anyone who misses this should kick themselves. One of the best drama series seen on British television in years. -- Sunday Times
If you look at nothing else this year, or even this decade, don't miss it. -- Weekend Australian
Likely to be the bench mark against which others are measured. -- Variety
This was a lavish production which managed to seem quite different from (and superior to) most other American TV mini-series. -- Peter Ackroyd
If you look at nothing else this year, or even this decade, don't miss it. -- Weekend Australian
Likely to be the bench mark against which others are measured. -- Variety
This was a lavish production which managed to seem quite different from (and superior to) most other American TV mini-series. -- Peter Ackroyd
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This mini series is very nicely done. A few cliques but over all quite good. The acting is at times a little slapstick and the sad parts a little melodrama but over good, a nice piece of TV production of a historical period that actually happened. Well perhaps it didn't happen quiet like this, but don't let the facts get in the way of a good story I say. It was 1985 this was made after all- 25 years ago.
I bought this for my girlfriends father who spent time in an interment camp during the war. He was quite taken with it. It was interesting how the Australians reacted to interning these people. The 'She'll be right mate' attitude and playing at their rolls as soldiers, guards is a stark comparison to those in overseas camps.
What really is not covered is the amazing stories that followed the internment. Many were released before the end of the war and went on to serve in the Australian Army. Many stayed in Australia and contributed much to the development of Australia.
Australia was indeed very lucky to have the Dunera Boys. Thank you, and thank you to the production members of this mini series that brought the Dunera Boys story to life.
I bought this for my girlfriends father who spent time in an interment camp during the war. He was quite taken with it. It was interesting how the Australians reacted to interning these people. The 'She'll be right mate' attitude and playing at their rolls as soldiers, guards is a stark comparison to those in overseas camps.
What really is not covered is the amazing stories that followed the internment. Many were released before the end of the war and went on to serve in the Australian Army. Many stayed in Australia and contributed much to the development of Australia.
Australia was indeed very lucky to have the Dunera Boys. Thank you, and thank you to the production members of this mini series that brought the Dunera Boys story to life.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Excellent film based on the experiences of those deported on The Dunera.
It is rather a sanitised account of the Dunera itself, which was absolutely horrific - but even so it brings out the tragedy of the impact of Churchill's 'corral them all' policy as it affected Jewish people who fled the Nazi's only to be interned by the British. The film doesn't show the full extent of the anti-semitism inherent in the Ritish armuy officers at the time - but gives a small taste.
The Australians regard the landing of The Dunera boys as the biggest single influx of talent ever to come to Australia.
Bob Hoskins is brilliant and the film is very moving - highly recommended.
It is rather a sanitised account of the Dunera itself, which was absolutely horrific - but even so it brings out the tragedy of the impact of Churchill's 'corral them all' policy as it affected Jewish people who fled the Nazi's only to be interned by the British. The film doesn't show the full extent of the anti-semitism inherent in the Ritish armuy officers at the time - but gives a small taste.
The Australians regard the landing of The Dunera boys as the biggest single influx of talent ever to come to Australia.
Bob Hoskins is brilliant and the film is very moving - highly recommended.
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Being born of a jewish family, every time i watch this DVD i find more to laugh at and it humbles me as well LEAST WE FORGET is how this very funny and serious dvd bring's to me A MUST WATCH DVD with a really famous cast.
Format:DVD
great unusual story, certainly worth one's time and money
very well written, shot, and acted
surprising that it is relatively obscure
very well written, shot, and acted
surprising that it is relatively obscure
By moneyshelly
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Should be compulsory viewing for any high school age person.
Bob Hoskins is brilliant in his role.
The anti-semitism is minimalised as one reviewer noted but the generations need to be aware of what some of our social and political engineering decisions have done in the past.
No doubt future generations will criticise us for some of ours. Hopefully some small progress can be achieved.
Bob Hoskins is brilliant in his role.
The anti-semitism is minimalised as one reviewer noted but the generations need to be aware of what some of our social and political engineering decisions have done in the past.
No doubt future generations will criticise us for some of ours. Hopefully some small progress can be achieved.
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The Dunera Boys [DVD] is a 2 dvd set
The Dunera Boys is a delightful combination of history, drama,
very moving - highly recommended.
The Dunera Boys is a delightful combination of history, drama,
very moving - highly recommended.
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