Summary A sanitary battalion of the Italian army is sent to Sorman Oasis in Libya during the African campaign in 1940. Soon, an Italian missionary living nearby succeeds in transforming the occupation by the Italian army into a kind of humanitarian mission. In fact, the entire battalion is involved in helping the local population. The war goes on with no regard to human feelings. The "glorious" Fascist campaign is going to become a fast retreat. View more details
Directed : Mario Monicelli
Written : Mario Monicelli Domenico Saverni Alessandro Bencivenni
Stars : Michele Placido Alessandro Haber Giorgio Pasotti Fulvio Falzarano
Genres : Comedy War
Release date : Nov 30, 2006
Countries of origin : Italy
Language : Italian
Filming locations : Morocco
Production companies : Rai Cinema Mikado Film Luna Rossa Cinematografica
Summary A sanitary battalion of the Italian army is sent to Sorman Oasis in Libya during the African campaign in 1940. Soon, an Italian missionary living nearby succeeds in transforming the occupation by the Italian army into a kind of humanitarian mission. In fact, the entire battalion is involved in helping the local population. The war goes on with no regard to human feelings. The "glorious" Fascist campaign is going to become a fast retreat. View more details
Genres : Comedy War
Release date : Nov 30, 2006
Countries of origin : Italy
Language : Italian
Filming locations : Morocco
Production companies : Rai Cinema Mikado Film Luna Rossa Cinematografica