1860
Artefact Type:
film
Description:
Historical film on the Expedition of the Thousand to Sicily, key episode of the Italian Risorgimento, from the preparation in Genoa to the victorious battle of Calatafimi, recreated on the basis of Garibaldi's soldiers' memoirs. In the demiurgic role attributed to Garibaldi, portrayed as a charismatic leader who reunited Italy, are to be found continuities with Fascism and Mussolini.
Duration (mins):
80
Genre(s):
Historical Drama
Production Company:
CINES
Notes:
The plot is adapted from a short story written by Gino Mazzucchi
Director(s):
Alessandro Blasetti
Assistant Director(s):
Giacinto Solito
Producer(s):
Emilio Cecchi
Composer(s):
Nino Medin
Screenwriter(s):
Alessandro Blasetti
Emilio Cecchi
Gino Mazzucchi
Senic Designer(s):
Vittorio Cafiero
Angelo Canevari
Actor(s):
Aida Bellia
Giuseppe Gulino
Gianfranco Giachetti
Mario Ferrari
Release Date :
Mar, 1934
