Summary 8 September proved to be a fateful day for the Acqui Division, part of the predominately Italian force occupying Cefalonia: it was the day the Allies concluded an armistice with Italy. Confusion now reigned between the Italian and German troops stationed on the island. The Italians longed to return peacefully to their homeland, but the Germans--now their enemies--feared the Italians might use their munitions in a hostile act. As Nazi reinforcements invaded the island, the Italian troops did something extraordinary. Following a democratic referendum involving soldiers of all ranks, rather than surrender to the Germans they elected to fight. View more details
Directed : Riccardo Milani
Written : Sandro Petraglia Stefano Rulli
Stars : Jasmine Trinca Luca Zingaretti Luisa Ranieri Roberto De Francesco
Genres : Drama
Release date : Apr 10, 2005
Countries of origin : Italy
Language : Italian
Filming locations : Trapani, Sicily, Italy
Production companies : Rai Fiction Palomar-Endemol Cineteam
Summary 8 September proved to be a fateful day for the Acqui Division, part of the predominately Italian force occupying Cefalonia: it was the day the Allies concluded an armistice with Italy. Confusion now reigned between the Italian and German troops stationed on the island. The Italians longed to return peacefully to their homeland, but the Germans--now their enemies--feared the Italians might use their munitions in a hostile act. As Nazi reinforcements invaded the island, the Italian troops did something extraordinary. Following a democratic referendum involving soldiers of all ranks, rather than surrender to the Germans they elected to fight. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Apr 10, 2005
Countries of origin : Italy
Language : Italian
Filming locations : Trapani, Sicily, Italy
Production companies : Rai Fiction Palomar-Endemol Cineteam
