Once More Unto the Breach (2019)

Once More Unto the Breach (2019) poster

July, 1941. After the beginning of the German invasion, an Italian soldier, a veteran of the colonial wars, is sent to the Soviet front. As he remembers the fairy tales his Russian mother used to tell him, the train he is travelling in crosses Europe on its way to the vast Ukrainian plains, where the enemy and a cruel winter await him… (Based on the experiences of several Italian soldiers.)

Director: Federico Ferrone, Michele Manzolini
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Simonluca Laitempergher
Cinematography: Andrea Vaccari
Editing: Maria Fantastica Valmori
Production: Kiné, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, Home Movies, RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano, Pусский
Original Language: it

Themes

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

Keywords

world war ii, docudrama, semi-documentary, experimental narrative, semi-fiction

Trailer

Once More Unto the Breach Trailer
More Films by Director: Federico Ferrone, Michele Manzolini
More Films in Genre: Drama, History, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once More Unto the Breach about?
July, 1941. After the beginning of the German invasion, an Italian soldier, a veteran of the colonial wars, is sent to the Soviet front. As he remembers the fairy tales his Russian mother used to tell him, the train he is travelling in crosses Europe on its way to the vast Ukrainian plains, where the enemy and a cruel winter await him… (Based on the experiences of several Italian soldiers.)
Who directed Once More Unto the Breach?
Once More Unto the Breach was directed by Federico Ferrone, Michele Manzolini.
Who stars in Once More Unto the Breach?
Once More Unto the Breach stars Emidio Clementi, Iana Kichenko, Italo Balbo, Ewald von Kleist.
How long is Once More Unto the Breach?
Once More Unto the Breach has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Once More Unto the Breach?
Once More Unto the Breach is a Drama, History, War film.
Where was Once More Unto the Breach produced?
Once More Unto the Breach was produced in Italy.
What are the themes of Once More Unto the Breach?
The themes of Once More Unto the Breach include: World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity.