Kokoda Front Line!

Kokoda Front Line! is an Australian documentary from the year 1942.

Action

The cameraman Damien Parer filmed Australian units in their struggle for the Kokoda Track in July and August 1942. Shown airdrops of supplies, evacuating wounded by local porters and Australian soldiers who leave their camp towards the front.

Awards

1943, the film was awarded Best Documentary and three other in the category with the Oscar.

Background

Premiered the movie on 18 September 1942 in Australia.

The film was produced by the Australian News and Information Bureau.

The film is the first Oscar-winning Australian production.