Michela De Rossi
Frankie
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A series that follows Francesca, a woman who runs an apple farm during World War II with the help of local women and a "certified coward". The series explores themes of patriarchy, racism and homophobia in a revisionist and humorous way.
A drama series about two Women's Land Army recruits in rural Australia during World War II. The series explores their personal and political challenges, as well as their relationships with men and women.
- (202)
- 2023-09-27
- Drama
- Michela De Rossi, Max McKenna, Phoebe Grainer
Aug 21, 2023 · There’s a fizz in the air and change is afoot with SBS Original series While The Men Are Away premiering on Wednesday 27th September. All eight, thirty-minute episodes will be available to ...
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- SBS On Demand
Sep 27, 2023 · In 1940s Australia, the men are off fighting in WWII and Frankie finds herself in charge of her farm. She decides to enlist the help of two city dwellers to keep it running. Read More
A comedy-drama series set in 1940s Australia, where women run the farms while the men are away at war. See the episode titles, ratings, dates and summaries of the first season.
While the men are away fighting in WWII, an Italian immigrant enlists two Women's Land Army recruits, a draft dodger, and her Indigenous farmhand to help run the family farm.
Aug 31, 2023 · A comedy-drama about women who seize power and opportunity during World War II, starring Michela De Rossi and Gemma Ward. Watch the eight-part series free on SBS On Demand from 27 September, with subtitles and audio description.
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