The Roses of the Desert (2006)
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.
Director: Mario Monicelli
Genre: War, Comedy
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: December 1, 2006
Cast
- Michele Placido - Frate Simeone
- Alessandro Haber - Maggiore Stefano Strucchi
- Giorgio Pasotti - Ten. Marcello Salvi
- Claudio Bigagli - Un soldato toscano
- Moran Atias - Aisha
- Fulvio Falzarano - Sgt. Barzottin
- Tatti Sanguineti
- Tiziano Scarpa
- Nicola Acunzo
- Roberto D'Addario
Screenplay
- Alessandro Bencivenni (Screenplay)
- Mario Monicelli (Story)
- Domenico Saverni (Story)
- Alessandro Bencivenni (Story)
- Mario Monicelli (Screenplay)
Music: Paolo Dossena, Mino Freda
Cinematography: Saverio Guarna
Editing: Bruno Sarandrea
Production: Mikado Film, Luna Rossa Cinematografica, RAI Cinema
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Mario Monicelli
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Roses of the Desert about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Roses of the Desert?
- The Roses of the Desert was directed by Mario Monicelli.
- Who stars in The Roses of the Desert?
- The Roses of the Desert stars Michele Placido, Alessandro Haber, Giorgio Pasotti, Claudio Bigagli, Moran Atias, Fulvio Falzarano.
- How long is The Roses of the Desert?
- The Roses of the Desert has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Roses of the Desert?
- The Roses of the Desert is a War, Comedy film.
- Where was The Roses of the Desert produced?
- The Roses of the Desert was produced in Italy.