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Le rose del deserto 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.

Directed by: Mario Monicelli
Written by: Mario Monicelli & Alessandro Bencivenni & Domenico Saverni
Release date: 2006-12-01
Runtime: 102 minutes
Cast:
Michele Placido Michele Placido
Frate Simeone 
Alessandro Haber Alessandro Haber
Maggiore Stefano Strucchi 
Giorgio Pasotti Giorgio Pasotti
Ten. Marcello Salvi 
Claudio Bigagli Claudio Bigagli
Un soldato toscano 
Moran Atias Moran Atias
Aisha 
Fulvio Falzarano Fulvio Falzarano
Sgt. Barzottin 
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Also known as:
  • The Roses of the Desert