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In new emotive drama The Water Diviner , first-time director Russell Crowe brought an embracing sort of inspiration to his actors rather than spoon-feeding them, says Melbourne actor Ryan Corr. He spoke to Zoë Radas about his experience. Ryan Corr (left) with Russell Crowe in The Water Diviner . CORR CROWE OF THE

as an Aussie schoolkid, and how it evolved as he grew up, will sound familiar to many of us. “I think they taught us a little bit about Gallipoli in Australian History, maybe for a term or something. But, to be honest, not really enough of it,” he says. “We’re up to the 100th year anniversary, so of course it’s on the tips of everyone’s tongues… time dilutes it a bit, for want of a better word. Although the way that we go to war now… the conflict’s the same, and the effect it has on families – mothers, sisters, brothers, fathers, sons, everything like that – remains the same. And what soldiers sacrifice. I know what it is to have a sibling, I know what it is to lose someone, and we can only do our

A fter a potent boost to his early career in the form of the 2011 Heath Ledger Scholarship, then 23-year-old Aussie actor Ryan Corr bent his steps away from his five-year stint on soap Packed to the Rafters . Following an appearance in Wolf Creek 2 and now aged 26, Corr was cast as one of the three lost sons to Russell Crowe’s farmer father in beautiful Gallipoli-themed drama The Water Diviner . Corr’s admiration for his director Crowe is salient; his comments about the film are full of reflections on how the veteran actor approached the task of simultaneously donning 'leading actor' and 'debut director'

If ever there was anyone born to be a director, it's Russell. He's a leader.

caps. “I have to say, never was it jarring,” Corr says. “I mean, if ever there was anyone born to be a director, it’s Russell. He’s a leader. He really takes flight when he’s in that position.” Prior to immersing himself in Crowe’s particular methods of research, Corr’s understanding of the ANZAC legend and spirit

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