Australian soldiers

His films like Gallipoli and The Year of Living Dangerously profoundly explore Australian military experience and national identity through intimate character studies.

Though British, his epic The Bridge on the River Kwai features Australian soldiers prominently and examines their resilience and sacrifice in warfare.

As a director and actor deeply invested in Australian stories, his work in films like The Water Diviner and involvement in Australian war narratives reflects his commitment to this theme.