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The Roses of the Desert

2006·Movie
1h 42min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Violence4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wholesome6
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

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.
World War II DramaHumanitarian MissionDesert WarfareItalian PerspectiveAnti-Colonial ThemesCharacter-DrivenPhilosophical War FilmVisually AtmosphericTragic

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Is The Roses of the Desert worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Roses of the Desert rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Roses of the Desert?

1 h 42 min

The Roses of the Desert runs 1 h 42 min.

What language is The Roses of the Desert in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.