The Roses of the Desert
5.9
Rating
(14 votes)
1h 42m
Runtime
2006
Released
1
Popularity
Overview
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
Le rose del deserto
Release Date
2006-12-01
Languages
Italian
Directors
Writers
Alessandro BencivenniScreenplay
Domenico SaverniStory
Mario MonicelliStory
Domenico SaverniScreenplay
Alessandro BencivenniStory
Mario MonicelliScreenplay
