Harry and Mitch are two mates who go off to fight in Papua New Guinea during World War II. Harry is a Koorie and Mitch is a nonindigenous Australian. Harry’s War is a story about mateship transcending race, cultural differences and societal barriers in a time when war drives men to the brink and the journey becomes more important that the journey’s end. It is also a tale about racism and the sacrifices made by indigenous service men and women who went to war for Australia at time when they were clearly regarded as secondclass citizens.
Also in this combined programme
Film details
- Country of production
- Australia
- Year
- 1999
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2003
- Length
- 30'
- Medium/Format
- 35mm