The Roses of the Desert (Le rose del deserto) 17 years old

The Roses of the Desert

A sanitary battalion of Italian Army is sent to Sorman oasis in Lybia during the Africa campaign in 1940. Soon an Italian missionary, living nearby, succeed to transform the occupation by Italian Army in a kind of humanitarian mission. In fact all the battalion is involved to help the local population. The war anyway goes on with no regards to human feelings. The "glorious" Fascist campaign is going to became a fast retreat.

Credits

The Roses of the Desert Cast

Name Character
Moran Atias She was 24, now 43 years old as Aisha
Giorgio Pasotti He was 32, now 50 years old as Tenente Salvi
Michele Placido He was 59, now 77 years old as Frate Simeone
Claudio Bigagli He was 50, now 68 years old as Soldato
Alessandro Haber He was 58, now 77 years old as Maggiore Strucchi

The Roses of the Desert Crew

Name Department
Alessandro Bencivenni as Screenplay. He was 52 (now 70) years old Writing
Paolo Dossena as Original Music Composer. He was 63 (now 82) years old Sound
Mino Freda as Original Music Composer. Sound
Saverio Guarna as Director of Photography. Camera
Francesca Sartori as Costume Design. Costume & Make-Up
The Roses of the Desert poster
The Roses of the Desert (17 years)

  • Release day: Friday, December 01, 2006
  • Runtime: 102 minutes