The Legend of Damien Parer

The Legend of Damien Parer
Directed byGil Brealey
Written byMaslyn Williams, Frank Legg
Produced byKip Porteous
Narrated byKevin Chapman
CinematographyWilliam Grimmond
Edited byRodric Adamson
Running time
50 min
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

The Legend of Damien Parer is a 1964 Australian documentary film on war photographer Damien Parer.[1] It included footage he had filmed and interviews of those who knew him.[2] It was first broadcast on ABC TV on Anzac day when it was met with critical acclaim.[3] The film won the 1964 Australian Film Institute award for Best Documentary.[4]

References

  1. ^ ABC-TV (Australia); Kip Porteous; Gil Brealey (1964), The Legend of Damien Parer, retrieved 17 May 2023
  2. ^ Bell, Janet. "The Legend of Damien Parer (1964)". National Film and Sound Archive.
  3. ^ "Damien Parer", The Canberra Times, 5 June 1964, retrieved 17 May 2023
  4. ^ "Winners & Nominees".


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