The Water

In the aftermath of the Battle of Gallipoli, an Australian farmer, Joshua Connor, travels to Turkey to find his two sons who went missing in action. He is aided by a local Turkish army officer and a young woman who runs the hotel where he stays. As he searches, he uncovers the devastating human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit.

The Water Diviner received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with praise for its emotional depth, visual beauty, and Russell Crowe's direction and performance. However, some critics found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and the historical depiction to be overly sentimentalized.

• Praised for its strong performances and poignant exploration of loss and hope.

• Appreciated for its visually stunning cinematography and ambitious storytelling.

• Criticized by some for its overly sentimental tone and historical liberties.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a moving and visually impressive story about reconciliation and the search for loved ones after war. Many viewers appreciated the emotional journey and the performances, though a segment felt the historical context could have been handled with more nuance.

Nominated for Best Original Music Score at the Golden Globe Awards. Won Best Achievement in Sound at the AACTA Awards.

The film was Russell Crowe's directorial debut, and he also starred in the lead role.