Many Wars Ago (1970)

Original title

Uomini contro

Directed by

Francesco Rosi

Genre

drama film, war film

Country

Yugoslavia, Italy

Runtime

1h 37m

Rated

16

Rating

7.3 of 10 from 143 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

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The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A group of Italian soldiers endure brutal trench warfare on the Alpine Front during World War I. The film follows their struggles against both the enemy and their own commanding officers.

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What happens

Many Wars Ago (Italian: Uomini contro; lit. 'Men Against') is a 1970 anti-war film set on the Alpine Front of the First World War. Directed, produced, and co-written by Francesco Rosi, the film is based on Emilio Lussu's memoir One Year on the High Plateau, recounting his experiences at the Battle of Asiago. The Italian–Yugoslav co-production was filmed in Belgrade and Zagreb, and stars Mark Frechette, Gian Maria Volonté, and Alain Cuny. It premiered at the 31st Venice International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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