If Only I Were That Warrior (2015)

If Only I Were That Warrior (2015) poster

If Only I Were That Warrior is a feature documentary film focusing on the Italian occupation of Ethiopia in 1935. Following the recent construction of a monument dedicated to Fascist general Rodolfo Graziani, the film addresses the unpunished war crimes he and others committed in the name of Mussolini’s imperial ambitions. The stories of three characters, filmed in present day Ethiopia, Italy and the United States, take the audience on a journey through the living memories and the tangible remains of the Italian occupation of Ethiopia — a journey that crosses generations and continents to today, where this often overlooked legacy still ties the fates of two nations and their people.

Director: Valerio Ciriaci
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Screenplay

Music: Francesco Venturi
Cinematography: Isaak Liptzin
Editing: Giovanni Pompetti
Production: Awen Films
Country: Ethiopia, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

war crimes, world war ii, genocide, colonialism, italian occupation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is If Only I Were That Warrior about?
If Only I Were That Warrior is a feature documentary film focusing on the Italian occupation of Ethiopia in 1935. Following the recent construction of a monument dedicated to Fascist general Rodolfo Graziani, the film addresses the unpunished war crimes he and others committed in the name of Mussolini’s imperial ambitions. The stories of three characters, filmed in present day Ethiopia, Italy and the United States, take the audience on a journey through the living memories and the tangible remains of the Italian occupation of Ethiopia — a journey that crosses generations and continents to today, where this often overlooked legacy still ties the fates of two nations and their people.
Who directed If Only I Were That Warrior?
If Only I Were That Warrior was directed by Valerio Ciriaci.
How long is If Only I Were That Warrior?
If Only I Were That Warrior has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is If Only I Were That Warrior?
If Only I Were That Warrior is a Documentary film.
Where was If Only I Were That Warrior produced?
If Only I Were That Warrior was produced in Ethiopia, Italy.