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Many Wars Ago

Many Wars Ago

"They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!"

7.3(137 votes)
1970
1h 41m
DramaWar

Time after time, soldiers of the Italian Army are forced to leave their mountain trenches in attempts to storm an enemy fortress, always with the same disastrous results. As casualties mount, indignation spreads among the rank and file. Disturbed by his superiors' decisions, Lieutenant Sassu is led to question the purpose of war and reconsider where his real duties lie.

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Production

Companies:
Jadran Film
Prima Cinematografica

Languages

Original:it
Spoken:
Italian

Reviews

Nutshell

8/10

A truly compelling anti-war film from Italy, which echoes Kubrick's earlier masterpiece Paths of Glory. Excellent performances and camera work communicate the message well: war is the most insane kind of hell indeed...

7/17/2019

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