Experience the Australian War Memorial’s newly unveiled Theatre, a key milestone in the Memorial’s Development Project.

Join us for a free film screening of Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan (MA15+), including a live panel discussion and Q&A with the film's cast and crew.

Date: Sunday, 13 April 2025

Time:

12.30 pm Doors open
1.00 pm Live panel discussion and Q&A with Director Kriv Stenders, Producers Martin Walsh and John Schwarz, and Lead Actor Travis Fimmel
1.30 pm Screening of Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan

Location: Australian War Memorial Theatre, Main Entrance Foyer (Level 0)

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Please note that Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan is classified MA15+ and not suitable for people under 15. Contains strong war themes and violence.

Screening of Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan

Free to attend. Limit of 5 tickets per person.

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Kriv Stenders

Kriv Stenders is an acclaimed Australian director, best known for the beloved Australian hit film Red Dog and the thrilling Kill Me Three Times. Stenders also directed the gripping war film Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan and has recently Directed the soon to be released film, The Correspondent.

Martin Walsh

Martin Walsh is a seasoned writer and producer with a knack for compelling narratives. His notable works include The Battle of Long Tan documentary and the war film Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan.

John Schwarz

John Schwarz has produced engaging films like Killerman, Transfusion, Bosch & Rockit and Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan. He is also known for his role as Ben Hall in the popular TV series McLeod's Daughters.

Travis Fimmel

Travis Fimmel, famed for his role as Ragnar Lothbrok in Vikings, has also starred in Dune: Prophecy, Warcraft, Raised by Wolves and Boy Swallows Universe. In Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, he portrays Major Harry Smith and brings his signature intensity to the screen.

Behind the Scenes of filming Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

The Australian War Memorial acknowledges the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and waters. We pay our respects to elders past and present.