Summaries

During the German intervention in the Greco-Italian War, Lieutenant, Willy Knut, and his men invade a Macedonian village, forcing the inhabitants to work in an ammunition assembly line. Can the fervent patriots thwart the Nazis' ambitions?

On April 1941, during the German intervention in the Greco-Italian War--which broke out on 28 October 1940, at 05:30 AM--the few inhabitants of the small Macedonian village, Little Elm, find themselves under siege, when Lieutenant, Willy Knut, and his men invade the area. Intent on turning the local wood factory into an ammunition assembly line, the ruthless commander will stop at nothing to get the job done; however, the proud men and women of the community are already planning to sabotage Willy's plans, thirsting for independence. But, freedom is always stained by the blood of the innocents. Can the fervent patriots thwart the Nazis' ambitions?—Nick Riganas

Details

Keywords
  • greece
  • wartime
  • independence
  • war effort
  • effort
Genres
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Jan 31, 1971
Countries of origin Greece
Language German Greek
Filming locations Galatista, Halkidiki, Greece
Production companies Art Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 42m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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