Synopsis:
A sanitary battalion of Italian Army is sent to Sorman oasis in Lybia during the Africa campaign in 1940. Soon an Italian missionary, living nearby, succeed to transform the occupation by Italian Army in a kind of humanitarian mission. In fact all the battalion is involved to help the local population. The war anyway goes on with no regards to human feelings. The "glorious" Fascist campaign is going to became a fast retreat.
Directed by: | Mario Monicelli |
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Written by: | Mario Monicelli & Alessandro Bencivenni & Domenico Saverni |
Release date: | 2006-12-01 |
Runtime: | 102 minutes |
Cast:
Michele Placido
Frate Simeone
Frate Simeone
Alessandro Haber
Maggiore Strucchi
Maggiore Strucchi
Giorgio Pasotti
Tenente Salvi
Tenente Salvi
Claudio Bigagli
Soldato
Soldato
Moran Atias
Aisha
Aisha
Fulvio Falzarano
Sergente Barzottin
Sergente Barzottin
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Also known as:
- The Roses of the Desert