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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Le rose del deserto |
| Year | 2006 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | War, Comedy |
| Director | Mario Monicelli |
| Runtime | 102 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (15 votes) |
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The film constructs a delicate balance between absurdity and compassion, relying on the contrast of military bureaucracy and simple acts of mercy. It explores the farcical nature of war through a lens of gentle, character-driven humor.
What lingers after the final scene is a poignant sense of warmth and melancholy—a reminder of the small kindnesses that persist even in the most irrational circumstances. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Mario Monicelli
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With a glass of wine on a quiet evening, for a bittersweet comedy that favors heart over spectacle.
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