Summary REX, the most famous and legendary liner of the Italian merchant navy. A symbol of Italy in the fascist era, Blue Riband winner for the fastest Atlantic crossing, Rex revolutionized the way to travel by sea, opening the way to the modern concept of cruising. We tell its story by direct testimonies, experts' and enthusiasts' contributions, to reconstruct the history and the legend regard the short life of the ship, from the first trip in 1932 to the sinking in 1944, after an allied bombing, until the echoes of its myth, that still emerge in Italian industry and society. View more details
Genres : History War Documentary
Release date : Dec 7, 2018
Countries of origin : Italy
Official sites : Film Italia [ITA] Istituto Luce Cinecittà [ITA]
Language : Italian
Filming locations : Genova, Liguria, Italy
Production companies : Blue Film Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Summary REX, the most famous and legendary liner of the Italian merchant navy. A symbol of Italy in the fascist era, Blue Riband winner for the fastest Atlantic crossing, Rex revolutionized the way to travel by sea, opening the way to the modern concept of cruising. We tell its story by direct testimonies, experts' and enthusiasts' contributions, to reconstruct the history and the legend regard the short life of the ship, from the first trip in 1932 to the sinking in 1944, after an allied bombing, until the echoes of its myth, that still emerge in Italian industry and society. View more details
Genres : History War Documentary
Release date : Dec 7, 2018
Countries of origin : Italy
Official sites : Film Italia [ITA] Istituto Luce Cinecittà [ITA]
Language : Italian
Filming locations : Genova, Liguria, Italy
Production companies : Blue Film Istituto Luce Cinecittà
