Summary In the fascist Italy of the thirties, many inhabitants of the little village of Borgo, forced by poverty or motivated by a sense of adventure, emigrated to the colonies of the "Italian Empire of Africa". They went seeking the Eldorado that fascist propaganda had promised them. Their dream was shattered after just a few years. The war and the fall of the regime led to the loss of the colonies, forcing them to return to Borgo having lost everything. This epic tale is revealed in the words, the written memoirs and the hundreds of photos of a few witnesses. The story unfolds in an intimacy that reveals a long silence. A colonial adventure seen from the inside. View more details
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Apr 8, 2018
Countries of origin : Italy France Belgium
Official sites : Film Italia [ITA] Istituto Luce Cinecittà [ITA]
Language : Italian
Production companies : Istituto Luce Cinecittà Altara Films
Summary In the fascist Italy of the thirties, many inhabitants of the little village of Borgo, forced by poverty or motivated by a sense of adventure, emigrated to the colonies of the "Italian Empire of Africa". They went seeking the Eldorado that fascist propaganda had promised them. Their dream was shattered after just a few years. The war and the fall of the regime led to the loss of the colonies, forcing them to return to Borgo having lost everything. This epic tale is revealed in the words, the written memoirs and the hundreds of photos of a few witnesses. The story unfolds in an intimacy that reveals a long silence. A colonial adventure seen from the inside. View more details
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Apr 8, 2018
Countries of origin : Italy France Belgium
Official sites : Film Italia [ITA] Istituto Luce Cinecittà [ITA]
Language : Italian
Production companies : Istituto Luce Cinecittà Altara Films
