Movie
The Roses of the Desert
5.9/10
2006
1h 42m
it
War
Comedy
Overview
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.
Director
Mario Monicelli
Writers
Alessandro Bencivenni, Domenico Saverni
Movie Information
Release Date
December 1, 2006
Runtime
1h 42m
Status
Released
Original Language
it
Vote Count
14
Production
Mikado Film
Luna Rossa Cinematografica
