A sanitary battalion of Italian Army is sent to Sorman oasis in Lybia during the Africa campaign in 1940. Soon an Italian missionary, living nearby, succeed to transform the occupation by Italian Army in a kind of humanitarian mission. In fact all the battalion is involved to help the local population. The war anyway goes on with no regards to human feelings. The "glorious" Fascist campaign is going to became a fast retreat.
Released: Dec 01, 2006
Runtime: 102 minutes
Stars: Michele Placido, Alessandro Haber, Giorgio Pasotti, Claudio Bigagli, Moran Atias, Fulvio Falzarano
Crew: Mario Monicelli (Director), Alessandro Bencivenni (Screenplay), Mino Freda (Original Music Composer), Paolo Dossena (Original Music Composer), Francesca Sartori (Costume Design), Saverio Guarna (Director of Photography)