Difficult Years
Aldo Piscitello, a minor government clerk, is forced in 1934 to join the Fascist party. When the war comes, he finds himself able only to talk ineffectually in secret against Mussolini, even as his own son Giovanni is sent into battle. By the end of the war, Aldo has found the courage to stand up for his beliefs, but by then it is too late.
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Difficult Years
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 28, 1948
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Drama
User Score
78%
Original Title
Anni difficili
Production Companies
Briguglio Film
Director
Luigi Zampa
Description
Aldo Piscitello, a minor government clerk, is forced in 1934 to join the Fascist party. When the war comes, he finds himself able only to talk ineffectually in secret against Mussolini, even as his own son Giovanni is sent into battle. By the end of the war, Aldo has found the courage to stand up for his beliefs, but by then it is too late.