The Fall of Italy
Originally released in 1981. The Fall of Italy is a war/drama film. directed by Lordan Zafranović.
Starring Daniel Olbrychski, Ena Begović, and Gorica Popović
Synopsis
The setting is the islands off the Dalmatian coast of Yugoslavia, during WW II. The islands are controlled by occupying Italian forces, and a resistence movement of Communists is dedicated to sabotaging and ending the occupation. When a wealthy young man joins the resistence, he falls in love with a woman who turns out to be a spy for the Italians. As a result of his liaison and her activity, they are both executed by a Communist comrade - a previous friend. The comrade is dedicated to the hard-line policies of the resistence, until he himself falls in love with the daughter of a bourgeois landowner on the island - a landowner who has collaborated with the Italians. Neither the Italian occupying army (one officer is shown in an attempted rape scene) nor the resistence fighters are stereotyped forces for good or evil, but all are equally subject to the dehumanizing effects of war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
SH
Original language
Country
Yugoslavia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SH
Production Companies
- Jadran Film
- Centar film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fall of Italy about?
The setting is the islands off the Dalmatian coast of Yugoslavia, during WW II. The islands are controlled by occupying Italian forces, and a resistence movement of Communists is dedicated to sabot...
Who directed The Fall of Italy?
The Fall of Italy was directed by Lordan Zafranović.
How long is The Fall of Italy?
The Fall of Italy has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was The Fall of Italy released?
The Fall of Italy was released on July 7, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fall of Italy?
The main cast of The Fall of Italy includes Daniel Olbrychski, Ena Begović, Gorica Popović, Mirjana Karanović, Dragan Maksimović.