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Artefact Type:

film

Description:
War film produced by the Regia Marina (Royal Navy) within a project of war feature films promoted by Fascist authorities. It shows the heroic rescue operations of a submarine trapped under water, and its crew. The film was particularly praised for its documentary-like direction, which attempts to portray characters, environments and situations in a 'truthful' way.

Duration (mins):
98
Release Date:
1941
Director:
> Francesco De Robertis
Assistant Director:
> Roberto Rossellini
Producer:
> Cesare Zanetti
Composer:
> Edgardo Carducci
Scenic Designer:
> Amleto Bonetti
Actor:
> Diego Pozzetto
Actor:
> Felga Lauri
Actor:
> Maria Enrichetta Stoppa (known as 'Marichetta Stoppa')
Actor:
> Nicola Morabito
Production Company:
> SCALERA FILM
Production Company:
> Centro Cinematografico del Ministero della Marin
Genre:
> War Drama

Tags: State art Totalitarian art New Man Escapism Public or civic sphere Individuality Sacralization Statalization Totalitarian consent Historicity Public spectacle

Themes:

War Propaganda