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The Roses of the Desert

20061h 42mMario Monicelli

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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.

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What is The Roses of the Desert (2006) about?

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…

Who stars in The Roses of the Desert?

The Roses of the Desert stars Michele Placido (Frate Simeone), Alessandro Haber (Maggiore Stefano Strucchi), Giorgio Pasotti (Ten. Marcello Salvi), Claudio Bigagli (Un soldato toscano), Moran Atias (Aisha). The film was directed by Mario Monicelli.

How long is The Roses of the Desert?

The Roses of the Desert has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006.

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