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Difficult Years

Overview

Aldo Piscitello, a minor government clerk, is forced in 1934 to join the Fascist party. When the war comes, he finds himself able only to talk ineffectually in secret against Mussolini, even as his own son Giovanni is sent into battle. By the end of the war, Aldo has found the courage to stand up for his beliefs, but by then it is too late.

RATING

7.80

DIRECTOR

Luigi Zampa

COUNTRIE

Italy

RELEASE DATE

1948

TIME

1h 50m

GENRE

Drama