The Marbles

There are references to the mass murder of unarmed men, women and children during the nineteenth century. People discuss how the possessions of the dead and wounded were stolen from them on the battlefield.

There is very mild bad language ('damn', 'God').

A man is referred to as having died ‘syphilitic’.

There is a verbal reference to ‘ethnic cleansing’. Imperialism is clearly condemned.

Documentary images of real dead bodies in the aftermath of a massacre are briefly seen, though injury detail is discreet.

Artistic depictions of classical sculptures, including male nudity, is seen throughout the documentary.

A man discusses his battle with cancer.