In the year 1967, an Italian civil engineer named Giorgio Rosa builds an artificial island in international waters near the coast of Rimini, Italy. The island, known as Rose Island, becomes an independent micro-nation where Giorgio and his friends live according to their own rules. However, their utopia faces challenges as neighboring countries and the Italian government view the island as a threat. Giorgio and his companions must fight for the independence of their beloved Rose Island.
Captain Corelli's Mandolin is a love story that takes place on the Greek island of Cephalonia during World War II. It follows the forbidden romance between a Greek woman named Pelagia and an Italian soldier named Captain Antonio Corelli. The island is occupied by the Italian army, and despite the animosity between the Greeks and Italians, Pelagia and Corelli fall in love. However, their relationship is tested by the war and the political turmoil that surrounds them.
During World War II, a con man is forced to impersonate a captured resistance general in order to gather information and help the resistance movement.
Set during World War II, Sunflower follows the story of an Italian soldier and his wife as they navigate the challenges of war and strive to find love and happiness amidst the chaos. Through snow-covered battlefields, train stations, and sunflower fields, they discover the strength of their love and the power of hope.
In the scorching heat of the North African desert, a young British soldier volunteers to fight against the Italian army in the pivotal Battle of El Alamein. He endures harsh conditions, minefields, and the brutality of war while questioning the meaning of heroism and the philosophy of death.
Léon Morin, a Catholic priest, forms an unlikely friendship with a young widow in Nazi-occupied France, leading to conversations about faith, seduction, and anti-Semitism.
In a small village in Southern Italy, a shy man falls in love with a maid and is determined to win her heart. Set against the backdrop of poverty and misery, he faces obstacles and challenges but never loses sight of his dreams. With the help of a village priest, the young man declares his love and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and romance.
A story about a singer/showgirl who poses as a nurse to recover some stolen paintings, which for some reason are hidden in a military insane asylum.
A romantic relationship between an American ambulance driver and an English nurse is tested by the horrors of war
Captain Newman, M.D. is a comedy-drama set in an army hospital in Arizona during World War II. The film follows a military psychiatrist, Captain Josiah Newman, as he tries to help his patients with various mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, suicide attempts, and catatonic stupor. Despite the challenges, Captain Newman is determined to provide the best care for his patients and create a supportive environment.
During World War II, a small group of Italian soldiers are sent to a Greek island to monitor its inhabitants. However, they soon find themselves captivated by the beauty and simplicity of the island and its people. As the war rages on, the soldiers form deep friendships, experience new romances, and discover a sense of escapism from the horrors of war.
Many Wars Ago is a gripping drama set during World War I that explores themes of fear, death, and the harsh realities of war. It follows the story of Italian soldiers facing the brutality and senselessness of the conflict, as well as their struggle to maintain their humanity in the face of overwhelming violence and loss.
During World War I, a group of Italian soldiers navigate the challenges of war, including friendship, cowardice, and unexpected twists.
Everybody Go Home! is a comedy-drama film that takes place in Italy during the 1943 Italian Civil War. It follows the story of an Italian soldier who tries to go back home after the armistice between Italy and the Allies, but faces various comedic obstacles along the way.
Colonel Anacleto Punch, military doctor, falls in love with the beautiful and sensual South African Dr. Eve Russell, specializing in transplants. Thinking that his manhood is not adequate for the beautiful colleague, decides to do a transplant with the unsuspecting nurse prawn, that with women has always been successful. But the end result will not be as anticipated.
A group of rich young intellectuals hiding from the war in rural Italy play at being partisans when some disbanded soldiers and some refugees ask them for shelter in their villa. The young and aristocratic Andrea strikes up a friendship with a peasant girl, Lucia. Then the Germans suddenly appear, looking for the real partisans, and the time comes for serious decisions.
Claudio Scanna is a private in the Italian army: during his first night in a new military base he gets in a fight with senior recruits. Lieutenant Fili, Claudio's commanding officer, is denied a promotion because his superiors discover he was absent without justification during the night of the fight. Fili blames Claudio and vows to make his remaining months in the service a living hell...
Reporter Homer Smith accidently draws Marcia Warren into his mission to stop Nazis from bombing Allied Conwoys with robot-planes.
During World War Two, an Italian soldier joins the resistance movement to fight against the fascist regime and the occupying German army, showcasing acts of heroism and camaraderie.
During World War II, in a prison camp, a British officer investigates a murder and suspects a cover-up involving a traitor within the camp. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of lies, false fingerprints, and a mysterious letter which may reveal the truth. With tensions rising and the possibility of escape, the officer must navigate through the complexities of war to bring justice.