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"The tragedy of war is that these horrors are committed by normal men in abnormal situation." To what extent does Breaker Morant seem to legitimise war crimes?
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"The tragedy of war is that these horrors are committed by normal men in abnormal situation." To what extent does Breaker Morant seem to legitimise war crimes? "I will face my God," writes Handcock on the eve of his execution, "with the firm belief that I obeyed and served my King as I thought best." Breaker Morant, directed by Bruce Beresford, seeks to excuse his protagonists, portraying them as victims of the British military. By drawing our attention to the injustices against Morant, Handcock and Witton, Beresford makes the drama one about their fate and sidelines the war crimes completely. To argue that he 'legitimises' war crime is excessive. However, he could certainly be accused of underplaying the seriousness of what they did. Breaker Morant is filmed by a repulsion and dislike for war. Thomas makes several passionate speeches about how despicable it is. When Denny objects to Lord Kitchener being called as...
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