Anzac: Tides of Blood

In this acclaimed Kiwi-Aussie co-production Sam Neill confronted what ‘Anzac’ means, a century after NZ and Australian troops landed at Gallipoli as part of an invasion by British-led forces to capture the Turkish territory. Through the lens of his whānau’s war stories (including a visit to his grandfather's grave) Neill uncovered forgotten truths about the catastrophic campaign, and examined ways the Anzac myth has been manipulated. "I hate militarism, loathe nationalism but honour those who served.” The full documentary screened on Māori Television on Anzac Day 2015.

If Sam says 'we' or 'us', both audiences know exactly who he's talking about.

– Producer Owen Hughes on Neill's ability to appeal to both Australian and NZ audiences, Dominion Post 19 April 2015

Key Cast & Crew

Sam Neill

Presenter, Writer, Executive Producer

Owen Hughes

Writer, Research, Producer

Kriv Stenders

Director

Aline Jacques

Producer

Alan Erson

Writer, Producer

David White (sound)

Sound Designer