Viva l'Italia!

1961 2h 9m ★6.5

Drama History War

Viva l'Italia!

The film shows how Italy's historic national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi (embodied by Renzo Ricci) leads a military campaign known as Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 and conquers Sicily and Naples. When the Bourbon monarchy has left Southern Italy, he supports Victor Emmanuel II of Italy who achieves a lasting unification under the aegis the House of Savoy. Roberto Rossellini has said he was prouder of this film than of any other film he ever made.

Release Date February 2, 1961

Runtime 2h 9m

Country France, Italy

Language Italian

Director Roberto Rossellini

Category Drama, History, War

Rating 6.5 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 1961