The Roses of the Desert
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Roses of the Desert
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 1, 2006
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
War, Comedy
User Score
59%
Original Title
Le rose del deserto
Production Companies
Mikado Film, Luna Rossa Cinematografica, RAI Cinema
Director
Mario Monicelli
Description
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.
