L'uomo dalla croce
During WWII, a priest finds himself trapped in Ukraine in a battle between the Soviet Union and Italy while trying to save a wounded soldier.
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"As a Russian, I couldn't help but notice that Soviet characters in this film lack depth and look like caricatures (except Irina, the female lead). This is understandable. Soviet propaganda circa 1943 did not bother with compassion to the enemy. To the author's credit -- he separated Soviets from Russians. Now, as of 2019, we know, that they were very different. And many Russians did not want to defend the rule of Soviets. The film aged well. Its main message is still valid and relevant. A war between Europeans is an immense tragedy. Mutual animosity leads Europe to nowhere. Europe n..."
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Asvero Gravelli wrote the screenplay to celebrate Reginaldo Giuliani, gold medalist and hero of fascist propaganda.
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During WWII, a priest finds himself trapped in Ukraine in a battle between the Soviet Union and Italy while trying to save a wounded soldier.