"Australians and New Zealanders don't talk about Gallipoli in terms of invasion. I started talking about it and using that word and at first there were a few people who were getting upset in the same way that in any country, if you work for a newspaper you know exactly the dude you can go and talk to get a knee-jerk reaction when it comes to something to do with the military."

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Source: The Water Diviner - Russell Crowe interview. Interview with Rob Carnevale, www.indielondon.co.uk.

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Russell Crowe

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Russell Crowe is an acclaimed actor and filmmaker known for his powerful performances in films like 'Gladiator' and 'A Beautiful Mind'.

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