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Time after time, soldiers of the Italian Army are forced to leave their mountain trenches in attempts to storm an enemy fortress, always with the same disastrous results. As casualties mount, indignation spreads among the rank and file. Disturbed by his superiors' decisions, Lieutenant Sassu is led to question the purpose of war and reconsider where his real duties lie.
Director(s): Francesco Rosi
Writer(s): Tonino Guerra, Raffaele La Capria, Francesco Rosi
Producer(s): Luciano Perugia, Marina Cicogna, Francesco Rosi
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A truly compelling anti-war film from Italy, which echoes Kubrick's earlier masterpiece Paths of Glory. Excellent performances and camera work communicate the message well: war is the most insane kind...
