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In 1944, the residents of a small Italian town under Axis control flee their homes to seek out the liberating Allied forces.In 1944, the residents of a small Italian town under Axis control flee their homes to seek out the liberating Allied forces.In 1944, the residents of a small Italian town under Axis control flee their homes to seek out the liberating Allied forces.
- Awards
- 19 wins & 13 nominations
Sergi Dagliana
- Olinto
- (as Sergio Dagliana)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe church scene, where Germans bomb the church full of people, was based on real life events that took place in San Miniato (the birthplace of Paolo Taviani and Vittorio Taviani). However, more than two decades after this movie was made, the case was reopened and it was discovered, that the fatal bomb actually belonged to the American army, and hit the church accidentally.
- GoofsA man, likely Dilvo, raises watermelon to his mouth with both hands, but in the next shot is eating it only with the right hand.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Marcello Mastroianni: I Remember (1997)
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Terrifyingly Beautiful
This film is an eye-opening look at Italian life during WWII. It reminds me of the stories my grandfather tells me of his life in 1930s Florence during the war, "We didn't have money for anything, not even water. The rich had it all." This movie shows us the sparseness of their lives, and the things that they still hold dear. There are scenes in which it is almost hard to watch, we are torn apart by the brutality of the war, but we are entranced by the people who are living through it. We meet ruthless fascists, and caring catholic priests and every moment describes to us the terrifying truth, and the hope that lets one continue. I could not imagine a more realistic, and emotional epic on the subject.
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- Chalker1123
- Jul 28, 2006
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Die Nacht von San Lorenzo
- Filming locations
- Empoli, Tuscany, Italy(church bombing scene on Piazza Farinata degli Uberti)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,257,307
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,414
- Aug 16, 2015
- Gross worldwide
- $2,257,307
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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