I piccoli maestri (1998)

I piccoli maestri (1998) poster

During the 20 months before Italy's liberation from Fascism, a group of university students trade empty rhetoric for action by joining the Partisans into the mountains of Nazi-occupied northern Italy. There, group leader Gigi falls in love with his best friend's girl. As the Resistance struggle continues, some of the "little teachers" are killed, and the brutal reality of war leaves its mark on their youthful idealism.

Director: Daniele Luchetti
Genre: Drama, War, History
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dario Lucantoni
Cinematography: Giuseppe Lanci
Editing: Patrizio Marone
Production: Presidenza del Consiglio del Ministri-Dipartimento dello Spettacolo, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Themes

World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war ii, based on memoir or autobiography, college student, anti-fascism, italian resistance

More Films by Director: Daniele Luchetti
More Films in Genre: Drama, War, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is I piccoli maestri about?
During the 20 months before Italy's liberation from Fascism, a group of university students trade empty rhetoric for action by joining the Partisans into the mountains of Nazi-occupied northern Italy. There, group leader Gigi falls in love with his best friend's girl. As the Resistance struggle continues, some of the "little teachers" are killed, and the brutal reality of war leaves its mark on their youthful idealism.
Who directed I piccoli maestri?
I piccoli maestri was directed by Daniele Luchetti.
Who stars in I piccoli maestri?
I piccoli maestri stars Stefano Accorsi, Stefania Montorsi, Giorgio Pasotti, Diego Gianesini, Filippo Sandon, Manuel Donato.
How long is I piccoli maestri?
I piccoli maestri has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
What genre is I piccoli maestri?
I piccoli maestri is a Drama, War, History film.
Where was I piccoli maestri produced?
I piccoli maestri was produced in Italy.
What are the themes of I piccoli maestri?
The themes of I piccoli maestri include: World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity.