The Lost Diggers of Fromelles (2010)

war, military, history

Outside a small village in France, on the night of July 19, 1916, 5,533 Australian soldiers were killed, wounded, or disappeared into the abyss of the Western Front. They suffered more casualties in one night that in the Boer, Korean and Vietnam wars combined. Through sheer determination, 250 of these fallen, mostly Australian, were unearthed from five mass grave burial pits. These fallen are now being identified through DNA processing and stubborn detective work. This is the exclusive, behind-the-scenes story of the largest excavation of World War One dead in modern times.

Director: Janine Hosking
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date:
Production: Tattooed Media, Screen NSW
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lost Diggers of Fromelles about?
Outside a small village in France, on the night of July 19, 1916, 5,533 Australian soldiers were killed, wounded, or disappeared into the abyss of the Western Front. They suffered more casualties in one night that in the Boer, Korean and Vietnam wars combined. Through sheer determination, 250 of these fallen, mostly Australian, were unearthed from five mass grave burial pits. These fallen are now being identified through DNA processing and stubborn detective work. This is the exclusive, behind-the-scenes story of the largest excavation of World War One dead in modern times.
Who directed The Lost Diggers of Fromelles?
The Lost Diggers of Fromelles was directed by Janine Hosking.
How long is The Lost Diggers of Fromelles?
The Lost Diggers of Fromelles has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is The Lost Diggers of Fromelles?
The Lost Diggers of Fromelles is a Documentary film.
Where was The Lost Diggers of Fromelles produced?
The Lost Diggers of Fromelles was produced in Australia.