Fortress (2019)

Fortress (2019) poster

Filmed entirely inside Civitavecchia prison, with the inmates themselves as protagonists and co-authors, Fortezza is the reinterpretation of one of the most important novels of the 1900s: The Tartar Steppe by Dino Buzzati. Three soldiers arrive at a solitary military garrison which no longer serves any defensive function. Here, time is at a standstill and is marked by strict regulations, power dynamics, engrained idleness and habit. Waiting in vain for an enemy that will not arrive, the military officers are consumed by the need to give their stay meaning, and resist the attraction that this place holds for them.

Director: Ludovica Andò, Emiliano Aiello
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Andrea Pandolfo
Cinematography: Stefano Tria
Editing: Luca Bellino
Production: Associazione Compagnia Sanguegiusto
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

fortress, literary adaptation, fortezza

Trailer

Fortress Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fortress about?
Filmed entirely inside Civitavecchia prison, with the inmates themselves as protagonists and co-authors, Fortezza is the reinterpretation of one of the most important novels of the 1900s: The Tartar Steppe by Dino Buzzati. Three soldiers arrive at a solitary military garrison which no longer serves any defensive function. Here, time is at a standstill and is marked by strict regulations, power dynamics, engrained idleness and habit. Waiting in vain for an enemy that will not arrive, the military officers are consumed by the need to give their stay meaning, and resist the attraction that this place holds for them.
Who directed Fortress?
Fortress was directed by Ludovica Andò, Emiliano Aiello.
How long is Fortress?
Fortress has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Fortress?
Fortress is a Drama film.
Where was Fortress produced?
Fortress was produced in Italy.