1 00:00:02,211 --> 00:00:04,989 This version was made with materials provided by 2 00:00:05,089 --> 00:00:08,426 the Experimental Film Center and the National film Cinematheque 3 00:00:10,845 --> 00:00:14,223 Get down! An Austrian patrol! Fire! 4 00:00:23,190 --> 00:00:24,817 An Austrian patrol. 5 00:00:29,905 --> 00:00:32,575 Only respond to fire when you can see them. 6 00:00:44,378 --> 00:00:46,589 When it explodes we'll withdraw. 7 00:00:57,933 --> 00:01:00,603 "Kamerad, kamerad"! 8 00:01:00,728 --> 00:01:03,814 - Stop! Stop the fire! - "Kamerad"! 9 00:01:04,565 --> 00:01:08,569 "Kamerad, kamerad..." 10 00:01:11,947 --> 00:01:15,826 It is an Italian uniform, of our division. 11 00:01:16,994 --> 00:01:19,038 And also of our regiment. 12 00:01:19,413 --> 00:01:22,984 I know him. Son of a bitch, you are a deserter! 13 00:01:23,084 --> 00:01:25,820 - You called us "kamerad". - I thought you were Austrian. 14 00:01:25,920 --> 00:01:28,364 It would have been convenient, the war would have been over for you... 15 00:01:28,464 --> 00:01:30,174 No, no. I got lost. 16 00:01:30,299 --> 00:01:32,493 Lieutenant, he's got a habit of getting lost, 17 00:01:32,593 --> 00:01:34,136 and it's not the first time it's happened. 18 00:01:34,929 --> 00:01:38,808 - You're unlucky coming across me, what's your name? - Giuseppe Marrasi. 19 00:01:39,308 --> 00:01:42,628 - How did you end up here? - We were patrolling, they fired upon. 20 00:01:42,728 --> 00:01:44,505 - Who shot at you? - The Austrians. 21 00:01:44,605 --> 00:01:48,050 - But it was us. - Lieutenant, we couldn't see anything! 22 00:01:48,150 --> 00:01:49,318 Idiot! 23 00:01:59,036 --> 00:02:04,083 MANY WARS AGO 24 00:05:38,047 --> 00:05:40,841 - Avellini! - Yes, sir. - To the observation post. 25 00:05:43,302 --> 00:05:46,347 - I must carry out a front line punishment, Major. - Proceed. 26 00:05:46,722 --> 00:05:47,890 This way. 27 00:06:50,661 --> 00:06:52,955 Lieutenant Sassu of 10th company. 28 00:06:53,831 --> 00:06:56,417 I have received orders to be at your disposal. 29 00:07:01,713 --> 00:07:03,257 Have a seat. 30 00:07:17,104 --> 00:07:20,065 - Want some? - No, thanks, I don't drink. 31 00:07:25,571 --> 00:07:27,865 Are you a teetotaler? Have you taken a sobriety oath? 32 00:07:32,953 --> 00:07:34,037 You've come from behind the lines? 33 00:07:34,705 --> 00:07:37,124 Yes, but I was at the front for 4 months in Trentino. 34 00:07:37,416 --> 00:07:40,169 Ah, that's why you don't drink, there's no fighting there. 35 00:07:40,335 --> 00:07:44,798 - Just patrolling. - That's why I asked to be sent here. 36 00:07:49,511 --> 00:07:51,847 Monte Fior, we are losing it... 37 00:07:52,431 --> 00:07:53,849 It'll be up to us soon. 38 00:07:54,975 --> 00:07:59,813 The division is retreating. Let's hope they arrive back here in time. 39 00:08:00,189 --> 00:08:04,568 There he is, General Leone. He's had to give up. 40 00:08:05,444 --> 00:08:06,345 The manuals say that: 41 00:08:06,445 --> 00:08:09,531 those who control the mountain top have the key of the plateau. 42 00:08:09,823 --> 00:08:11,366 But if they don't send you the cannons, 43 00:08:11,492 --> 00:08:13,660 the key to the plateau is left hanging by the door. 44 00:08:15,829 --> 00:08:18,774 Luckily the Austrian headquarters are stupid idiots like ours. 45 00:08:18,874 --> 00:08:22,986 Now they're taking Mount Fior and then they won't send them any artillery. 46 00:08:23,086 --> 00:08:25,631 And the art of warfare follows its course... 47 00:08:59,164 --> 00:09:00,207 Stop! 48 00:09:03,001 --> 00:09:04,044 Lieutenant. 49 00:09:05,087 --> 00:09:06,129 Yes, sir! 50 00:09:09,132 --> 00:09:12,970 - Who gave the order to stop? - I believe a scout did, General. 51 00:09:13,971 --> 00:09:15,430 Have him shot. 52 00:09:17,140 --> 00:09:18,392 Yes, sir. 53 00:09:24,189 --> 00:09:28,135 There it is, the Italian line. Exposed for two miles. 54 00:09:28,235 --> 00:09:29,653 We'll make a dash for it. 55 00:09:35,909 --> 00:09:38,495 - Has he been shot yet? - No, sir. 56 00:09:39,288 --> 00:09:41,899 It's been confirmed that it was a scout that called for the stop. 57 00:09:41,999 --> 00:09:43,192 He came into the open... 58 00:09:43,292 --> 00:09:46,445 Austrian machine guns are above beating the ground. 59 00:09:46,545 --> 00:09:48,630 Shoot him anyway. 60 00:09:49,506 --> 00:09:53,760 General, I cannot shoot a man who hasn't done anything. 61 00:09:54,928 --> 00:09:59,057 Place him before the firing squad. Immediately! 62 00:10:00,434 --> 00:10:01,476 Yes, sir. 63 00:10:06,898 --> 00:10:08,942 Lieutenant, I called for the stop. 64 00:10:09,192 --> 00:10:12,237 What do we do now? Continue or stop? 65 00:10:25,000 --> 00:10:26,209 Come here. 66 00:10:35,677 --> 00:10:37,763 - A smoke? - Thanks. 67 00:10:43,518 --> 00:10:45,228 - How old are you? - 21. 68 00:10:48,523 --> 00:10:51,318 - What's your profession? - I'm a farmer, Lieutenant. 69 00:11:13,173 --> 00:11:16,426 - So, what do you say? - About what, Lieutenant? 70 00:11:24,184 --> 00:11:25,085 Stop! 71 00:11:25,185 --> 00:11:26,812 You guys with the corpse, wait. 72 00:11:29,398 --> 00:11:30,440 Wait. 73 00:11:32,109 --> 00:11:34,486 You there, fire into the air! 74 00:11:34,736 --> 00:11:36,321 Fire your arms! 75 00:11:38,281 --> 00:11:39,491 Let's go now! 76 00:11:59,594 --> 00:12:01,972 The order has been carried out, General. 77 00:12:03,598 --> 00:12:09,604 In war, discipline is painful but necessary. 78 00:12:11,022 --> 00:12:13,191 Let's honor our dead. 79 00:12:22,659 --> 00:12:26,496 Battalion, get ready! 80 00:12:27,205 --> 00:12:29,207 Forward, march! 81 00:12:58,445 --> 00:13:00,989 Quickly! 82 00:13:42,072 --> 00:13:43,281 Get a move on! 83 00:14:23,989 --> 00:14:29,119 - Lieutenant, don't leave me to die! - Help me release the others! 84 00:14:29,619 --> 00:14:30,620 Fire. 85 00:14:31,663 --> 00:14:32,747 Fire. 86 00:17:17,620 --> 00:17:23,318 We have left Mount Fior, only because we were ordered to. 87 00:17:23,418 --> 00:17:24,753 3.000 dead. 88 00:17:24,919 --> 00:17:29,132 However, now the order is to retake it. 89 00:17:29,257 --> 00:17:33,178 - At any cost! - 5.000 dead. 90 00:17:33,887 --> 00:17:37,307 We will attack immediately... 91 00:17:37,891 --> 00:17:42,228 So that the enemy cannot strengthen its positions, 92 00:17:42,437 --> 00:17:43,980 or dig trenches. 93 00:17:45,315 --> 00:17:48,234 This time we will not attack the mountain directly. 94 00:17:49,444 --> 00:17:54,365 We will attack it from the sides, in order to isolate... 95 00:17:54,574 --> 00:17:57,911 the enemy units that conquered it. 96 00:20:59,592 --> 00:21:01,052 March! 97 00:21:13,773 --> 00:21:16,109 Leave me alone! 98 00:21:16,276 --> 00:21:19,637 - Enough! What have I done? - You should have done nothing. 99 00:21:19,737 --> 00:21:21,681 Like the rest of us. 100 00:21:21,781 --> 00:21:23,099 I should have let him fall into the ravine? 101 00:21:23,199 --> 00:21:25,393 Sure! When we will get another chance like this? 102 00:21:25,493 --> 00:21:28,605 What's going on? Let's move! 103 00:21:28,705 --> 00:21:32,542 What are you doing? Stand up, move on. 104 00:21:32,667 --> 00:21:36,713 Let's move! Let's march! 105 00:21:37,046 --> 00:21:40,174 Come on! 106 00:22:51,704 --> 00:22:52,663 Stop! 107 00:22:55,750 --> 00:22:57,877 General, the trumpet blowers are here. 108 00:25:09,425 --> 00:25:14,972 Get it into your heads, soldiers, it's worse to live here than to die... 109 00:25:15,556 --> 00:25:17,183 That's something you should know. 110 00:25:18,559 --> 00:25:22,980 This new line will be our grave or our honor. 111 00:25:24,106 --> 00:25:26,567 And you, the enemy, listen to me: 112 00:25:27,068 --> 00:25:31,447 "This line will be our grave or our honor." 113 00:25:53,719 --> 00:25:55,346 Lieutenant Santini. 114 00:25:56,180 --> 00:25:58,516 - Is this your sector? - Yes, sir. 115 00:25:59,183 --> 00:26:01,227 You go first then. 116 00:26:10,528 --> 00:26:13,906 General... Be quiet... 117 00:26:18,286 --> 00:26:20,162 Where is your bayonet? 118 00:26:23,624 --> 00:26:25,167 No, give it to me. 119 00:26:27,169 --> 00:26:28,946 What is this? 120 00:26:29,046 --> 00:26:31,199 A little rust, General. 121 00:26:31,299 --> 00:26:35,845 Come here, have a look. What is written here? 122 00:26:35,970 --> 00:26:38,139 I can't read, General. 123 00:26:40,266 --> 00:26:42,435 General, I can't see anything. 124 00:26:44,353 --> 00:26:48,216 There's a word written here... 125 00:26:48,316 --> 00:26:51,986 that everyone can read, even the illiterates... 126 00:26:52,111 --> 00:26:55,515 that everyone can see, even the blind... 127 00:26:55,615 --> 00:26:59,035 It's so bright. Don't you think so, Lieutenant? 128 00:26:59,285 --> 00:27:02,246 - To be honest I don't know... - Victory! 129 00:27:02,747 --> 00:27:03,956 Victory! 130 00:27:04,206 --> 00:27:06,125 It is written on this blade! 131 00:27:06,667 --> 00:27:09,737 We fight for victory 132 00:27:09,837 --> 00:27:13,382 and it is for victory that we must retake Mount Fior. 133 00:27:18,471 --> 00:27:20,473 - You can go. - Yes, sir. 134 00:27:22,308 --> 00:27:23,976 Continue working. 135 00:27:31,359 --> 00:27:32,526 He's coming. 136 00:27:33,486 --> 00:27:35,237 Attention! 137 00:27:37,698 --> 00:27:39,408 Lieutenant Ottolenghi. 138 00:27:49,460 --> 00:27:52,463 Do all your soldiers have a knife? 139 00:27:53,631 --> 00:27:55,549 - A knife? - Yes, a knife. 140 00:27:57,468 --> 00:27:59,637 Some have, some don't. 141 00:28:00,137 --> 00:28:02,431 The bayonet is not enough... 142 00:28:04,016 --> 00:28:07,436 In close combat, especially at night, a knife is needed. 143 00:28:08,396 --> 00:28:11,107 A knife with a long and sharp blade. 144 00:28:11,899 --> 00:28:13,275 You do understand me, right? 145 00:28:14,193 --> 00:28:15,569 Yes, General. 146 00:28:16,445 --> 00:28:18,155 How many knives do you have? 147 00:28:20,199 --> 00:28:21,534 150. 148 00:28:21,867 --> 00:28:23,411 With a fastened handle? 149 00:28:24,912 --> 00:28:26,288 Not all of them. 150 00:28:26,455 --> 00:28:28,499 Do you check them regularly? 151 00:28:31,168 --> 00:28:33,671 - No, General. - That's not good. From now on you must do so. 152 00:28:33,963 --> 00:28:35,339 Yes, sir. 153 00:28:41,137 --> 00:28:43,848 For what purposes do your men use a knife? 154 00:28:45,641 --> 00:28:51,255 It depends... To cut meat, bread or cheese... 155 00:28:51,355 --> 00:28:54,859 - ...and to peel oranges, General. - I mean for use in combat! 156 00:28:57,236 --> 00:29:00,156 For use in combat, yes. 157 00:29:05,536 --> 00:29:12,001 Be sure that a gun with a bayonet must be grasped with the two hands. 158 00:29:17,882 --> 00:29:23,137 And for that reason, the knife must be kept between the teeth. 159 00:29:40,070 --> 00:29:42,239 And the blow must be sudden: 160 00:29:42,782 --> 00:29:45,618 to the heart or the throat, it doesn't matter... 161 00:29:45,785 --> 00:29:47,369 but it has to be sudden. 162 00:29:48,704 --> 00:29:51,415 - Stay here. - As you wish. 163 00:30:02,468 --> 00:30:05,179 Let's work. Let's take shelter. 164 00:30:11,477 --> 00:30:15,189 What is the distance between our trenches and the Austrians? 165 00:30:17,775 --> 00:30:19,944 Around 250 meters. 166 00:30:23,489 --> 00:30:29,745 - So from here it's 230 meters. - That's likely. 167 00:30:32,122 --> 00:30:34,208 That's not at all likely. 168 00:30:36,460 --> 00:30:37,962 It is certain. 169 00:30:41,090 --> 00:30:43,175 General, it's dangerous to expose yourself like that. 170 00:30:43,300 --> 00:30:44,802 The Austrians have good snipers. 171 00:31:16,750 --> 00:31:18,168 Corporal. 172 00:31:19,628 --> 00:31:23,799 If you are not scared, do what your General just did. 173 00:31:25,509 --> 00:31:27,011 Yes, General. 174 00:31:29,513 --> 00:31:32,725 The Austrians will have corrected their aim. They won't miss this time. 175 00:31:40,107 --> 00:31:43,110 Well done! Now you can step down. 176 00:31:48,657 --> 00:31:53,120 That's a hero, an authentic hero. 177 00:32:02,171 --> 00:32:03,255 Take this. 178 00:32:04,214 --> 00:32:06,717 Have a glass of wine as soon as you can. 179 00:32:49,385 --> 00:32:50,678 Move it! 180 00:33:15,869 --> 00:33:17,162 Forward! 181 00:33:37,433 --> 00:33:39,601 Don't shoot. We won't shoot anymore. 182 00:33:40,436 --> 00:33:42,271 We'll leave when it gets dark. 183 00:33:54,241 --> 00:33:56,410 Shoot, help him die. 184 00:34:03,500 --> 00:34:04,918 I don't have the guts to shoot to him. 185 00:34:15,304 --> 00:34:17,556 A massacre... 186 00:34:28,317 --> 00:34:29,359 Captain. 187 00:34:31,987 --> 00:34:33,447 How many wire cutters do we have? 188 00:34:35,491 --> 00:34:38,994 Should be seven of them. Three larger and four small ones. 189 00:34:39,328 --> 00:34:41,622 - Bring them here immediately. - Yes, sir. 190 00:34:43,332 --> 00:34:45,876 - Sergeant. - Yes, sir. - The wire cutters. 191 00:35:43,100 --> 00:35:45,394 Captain, appoint one officer and two privates 192 00:35:45,519 --> 00:35:47,729 to cut holes in the enemy barbed wire. 193 00:35:49,439 --> 00:35:51,567 Second Lieutenant Avellini. 194 00:37:14,399 --> 00:37:15,943 There is still much fog. 195 00:37:16,151 --> 00:37:18,987 There is a risk that they won't find those holes that we have cut open. 196 00:37:19,947 --> 00:37:23,242 Soon there will be too little fog, and the Austrians will see them. 197 00:37:27,120 --> 00:37:30,374 The wire cutters are of no use neither by day or by night. 198 00:37:32,459 --> 00:37:34,419 We need artillery. 199 00:37:35,420 --> 00:37:36,713 Which we don't have. 200 00:38:11,707 --> 00:38:13,041 They are returning. 201 00:38:32,227 --> 00:38:33,478 Stretcher-bearer! 202 00:38:54,624 --> 00:38:55,751 One dead... 203 00:38:57,377 --> 00:38:59,171 and the cutters don't work. 204 00:39:25,906 --> 00:39:29,451 - These cut well, Major. - Show me. - Look. 205 00:39:33,663 --> 00:39:35,440 Then we must try again. 206 00:39:35,540 --> 00:39:39,878 The problem is not the wire cutters. However good, they'll change nothing. 207 00:39:40,128 --> 00:39:44,449 The Austrians shoot all who approach, with or without cutters. 208 00:39:44,549 --> 00:39:47,719 I'm in command here, and haven't requested your opinion. 209 00:39:48,428 --> 00:39:51,306 Captain, appoint an officer to command this mission. 210 00:39:56,978 --> 00:39:58,605 Lieutenant Sassu. 211 00:40:01,316 --> 00:40:03,318 Are you prepared to leave? 212 00:40:03,860 --> 00:40:06,530 Lieutenant Sassu has just returned from a mission. 213 00:40:11,201 --> 00:40:13,912 - Go and call Lieutenant Santini. - Yes, sir. 214 00:40:19,126 --> 00:40:21,586 No one knows the land better than him. 215 00:40:25,590 --> 00:40:29,845 Hey, you must speak up, or they swindle you. 216 00:40:55,662 --> 00:40:57,914 Are you willing to go on a mission with the wire cutters? 217 00:41:06,131 --> 00:41:11,011 - It's too late. It's impossible now. - I didn't ask you if it's early or late. 218 00:41:11,470 --> 00:41:13,638 I asked you if you would offer to volunteer. 219 00:41:18,143 --> 00:41:19,352 No, sir. 220 00:41:21,354 --> 00:41:22,647 This is cowardice. 221 00:41:28,904 --> 00:41:32,199 Sir, you asked me a question. I gave you an answer. 222 00:41:32,657 --> 00:41:34,701 It's not about cowardice, nor courage. 223 00:41:35,285 --> 00:41:36,703 You don't offer to volunteer? 224 00:41:36,953 --> 00:41:38,163 No, sir. 225 00:41:38,830 --> 00:41:42,042 Then I order you to go anyway, and immediately! 226 00:41:44,586 --> 00:41:49,299 If it's an order... then I have to obey. 227 00:41:49,591 --> 00:41:50,884 Take the cutters. 228 00:41:51,676 --> 00:41:53,637 You, go with the Lieutenant. 229 00:42:01,436 --> 00:42:03,647 How come you've never gone on a mission with the cutters? 230 00:42:07,734 --> 00:42:10,779 - If I got the order, I would. - Sure. 231 00:42:16,618 --> 00:42:18,245 Keep it as a memory of me. 232 00:42:22,374 --> 00:42:23,500 Let's go. 233 00:43:15,135 --> 00:43:19,139 Lieutenant! Lieutenant! 234 00:43:20,724 --> 00:43:22,726 Get down! 235 00:43:23,435 --> 00:43:24,519 Lieutenant! 236 00:43:27,397 --> 00:43:30,150 Shit! How can he die like that? 237 00:43:37,699 --> 00:43:38,783 Go back! 238 00:44:51,815 --> 00:44:55,135 4th, 5th and 8th company are rebelling! 239 00:44:55,235 --> 00:44:59,239 Men on-duty and off-duty, everybody, let's get out. 240 00:44:59,531 --> 00:45:02,575 Everybody out, come on! 241 00:45:03,993 --> 00:45:07,080 There's a revolution going on! 242 00:45:07,539 --> 00:45:09,833 We've had enough of war! 243 00:45:11,000 --> 00:45:12,819 Come on! 244 00:45:12,919 --> 00:45:16,381 The 8th company has mutinied as well! Come on! 245 00:45:16,673 --> 00:45:19,509 Silence. Line up. 246 00:45:21,094 --> 00:45:23,096 Line up! 247 00:45:24,222 --> 00:45:25,807 Grab your guns! 248 00:45:34,315 --> 00:45:36,401 They are doing stupid things outside. 249 00:45:38,069 --> 00:45:40,155 It's not the right way to do this. 250 00:45:42,782 --> 00:45:44,617 Only you will end up paying for this... 251 00:45:48,538 --> 00:45:50,165 You know what I think. 252 00:45:54,085 --> 00:45:56,045 I'll be with you when the time is right. 253 00:46:11,311 --> 00:46:14,481 We want a changeover, we have the right to a rest day. 254 00:46:15,440 --> 00:46:18,568 Let's put an end to trench digging, give us a changeover! 255 00:46:18,693 --> 00:46:20,345 It's unfair! 256 00:46:20,445 --> 00:46:23,907 A changeover, we have the right to rest. 257 00:46:28,870 --> 00:46:33,291 Soldiers! Return to your shelters. 258 00:46:36,002 --> 00:46:37,921 A day of rest! 259 00:46:50,016 --> 00:46:54,395 We all have the right to rest, even me, at my age. 260 00:46:54,521 --> 00:46:56,856 Now return to your shelters. 261 00:46:58,566 --> 00:47:03,530 It's your Colonel. And for your own interests, he orders you to obey. 262 00:47:09,994 --> 00:47:11,496 Assemble the men, Major. 263 00:47:11,663 --> 00:47:13,623 Assemble the companies. 264 00:47:29,722 --> 00:47:30,849 Attention. 265 00:47:55,790 --> 00:47:59,586 Lieutenant Ottolenghi, can I count on your company? 266 00:48:01,045 --> 00:48:02,005 Yes, sir. 267 00:48:02,547 --> 00:48:06,968 Can I count on your company if I'd order you to take part against the mutineers? 268 00:48:10,388 --> 00:48:12,390 I don't think so, Colonel. 269 00:48:14,267 --> 00:48:19,522 Give me a straight answer. Will you or will you not take part? 270 00:48:24,611 --> 00:48:26,154 No, sir. 271 00:48:28,489 --> 00:48:31,142 In any case, your company must be on hand. 272 00:48:31,242 --> 00:48:32,160 Attention! 273 00:48:38,791 --> 00:48:39,918 At ease. 274 00:48:40,919 --> 00:48:42,253 Attention! 275 00:48:42,879 --> 00:48:44,213 Proceed! 276 00:48:45,423 --> 00:48:46,674 Charge! 277 00:48:48,509 --> 00:48:52,972 Soldiers, for the last time, return to your shelters. 278 00:48:58,853 --> 00:49:00,939 Firing squad, at ease! 279 00:49:02,690 --> 00:49:04,984 That's the result... 280 00:49:06,110 --> 00:49:08,863 These things should either be done well, or not at all. 281 00:49:51,239 --> 00:49:54,617 That was very courageous the way you answered the Colonel. 282 00:49:58,079 --> 00:49:59,914 Why, what would you had done? 283 00:50:00,415 --> 00:50:02,208 That's what I'm asking myself. 284 00:50:03,793 --> 00:50:05,503 Would you have shot the soldiers? 285 00:50:08,214 --> 00:50:10,700 Sometimes one doesn't know what one's duty is. 286 00:50:10,800 --> 00:50:14,804 No! In this case there was only one decision. 287 00:50:17,598 --> 00:50:20,184 You forget that we are at war and that we must win. 288 00:50:20,977 --> 00:50:23,630 National unit is too important to risk jeopardizing. 289 00:50:23,730 --> 00:50:26,941 by speaking in front of the soldiers the way you did. 290 00:50:30,528 --> 00:50:33,156 Why? Did I say something you didn't like? 291 00:50:33,781 --> 00:50:40,705 You said that at the right time you'd be on their side. Which side? To do what? 292 00:50:41,205 --> 00:50:43,524 To shoot our commanders. 293 00:50:43,624 --> 00:50:45,985 Then shoot all the commanders, even those of the enemy. 294 00:50:46,085 --> 00:50:48,463 - Strike hard and shoot as many as possible! - Be quiet... 295 00:50:48,755 --> 00:50:53,176 Beginning with the commanders of our division! 296 00:50:56,596 --> 00:50:57,972 I see. 297 00:50:59,390 --> 00:51:00,767 And then? 298 00:51:00,892 --> 00:51:03,311 I'll work my way through the hierarchy. 299 00:51:03,686 --> 00:51:04,729 How far? 300 00:51:04,854 --> 00:51:08,191 All the way to the capital, where enemy generals can be found. 301 00:51:09,192 --> 00:51:10,526 And then? 302 00:51:11,944 --> 00:51:14,572 The people seize government power. That's socialism. 303 00:51:16,657 --> 00:51:18,034 Sure. 304 00:51:19,327 --> 00:51:24,540 You make it sound easy... Do you really think it would be better that way? 305 00:51:24,665 --> 00:51:26,042 Do you know for sure? 306 00:51:27,001 --> 00:51:29,045 The only sure thing I know is to shoot. 307 00:51:29,170 --> 00:51:30,797 Then we'll see. 308 00:51:35,885 --> 00:51:39,872 Decimation can't be applied against soldiers who haven't used their arms. 309 00:51:39,972 --> 00:51:44,043 - But article 92 of the Code says... - But that is a code from 1869. 310 00:51:44,143 --> 00:51:46,020 But it's still valid. 311 00:51:46,229 --> 00:51:48,548 The article suggests 'capital punishment with dishonor' 312 00:51:48,648 --> 00:51:50,316 for a riot in front of the enemy. 313 00:51:51,400 --> 00:51:54,946 We are not in front of the enemy, we are in his presence... 314 00:51:55,071 --> 00:51:57,323 ...and for that reason this situation is covered by article 137 315 00:51:57,448 --> 00:51:59,283 that suggests military jail. 316 00:51:59,492 --> 00:52:01,786 We are in front of the enemy, we are in the front line. 317 00:52:01,911 --> 00:52:05,690 Only an offensive operation would be in front of the enemy. 318 00:52:05,790 --> 00:52:07,817 Here we're only in the near presence. 319 00:52:07,917 --> 00:52:10,628 Dear Stringari... Tomorrow there'll be the attack. 320 00:52:10,753 --> 00:52:12,380 Tomorrow is not today. 321 00:52:12,755 --> 00:52:16,075 We will only win this war if our troops are treated according to 322 00:52:16,175 --> 00:52:19,537 the disciplinary method that we used in the colony with the Askaris. 323 00:52:19,637 --> 00:52:22,181 Our soldiers are citizens like you and me... 324 00:52:22,306 --> 00:52:26,060 The "Askaris" are all mercenaries, foreigners and colored. 325 00:52:28,229 --> 00:52:31,107 That's an essential difference to me. 326 00:52:34,610 --> 00:52:37,613 You've introduced philosophy in the army. That's the reason 327 00:52:37,738 --> 00:52:39,490 for our weakness. 328 00:52:46,747 --> 00:52:49,025 General Leone has communicated with the Command and confirms... 329 00:52:49,125 --> 00:52:52,044 That article 92 must be applied: decimation. 330 00:52:53,713 --> 00:52:56,883 I haven't done anything, I don't want to die! 331 00:54:50,162 --> 00:54:52,039 Firing squad! Attention! 332 00:54:53,708 --> 00:54:55,793 Kneel down! 333 00:55:04,385 --> 00:55:05,678 Aim! 334 00:55:07,847 --> 00:55:08,973 Fire! 335 00:55:14,895 --> 00:55:18,024 This book you gave me is very nice, Lieutenant. 336 00:55:19,025 --> 00:55:23,237 All the birds are in it: the duck, the sea jay... 337 00:55:24,238 --> 00:55:26,449 the red woodpecker... 338 00:55:27,241 --> 00:55:28,409 the blackbird... 339 00:55:28,743 --> 00:55:32,830 ...and the thrush, which is my favorite. Roasted of course. 340 00:55:33,873 --> 00:55:35,207 What a clown! 341 00:55:36,042 --> 00:55:39,086 - Do you know where the thrushes come from? - No, Lieutenant. 342 00:55:41,380 --> 00:55:42,715 From Germany. 343 00:55:42,882 --> 00:55:45,926 They can come from wherever... on the spit they are all good. 344 00:55:46,927 --> 00:55:48,387 Spits are important, Lieutenant... 345 00:55:48,512 --> 00:55:50,890 They should never be of iron, they must be wooden. 346 00:55:51,015 --> 00:55:56,479 First you have to try the spit roast... to understand if it tastes good. 347 00:55:57,438 --> 00:55:58,814 I know about these things. 348 00:55:59,023 --> 00:56:02,234 I am Sardinian, I know the country like you do. 349 00:56:08,366 --> 00:56:12,328 How will this war end, Lieutenant? 350 00:56:14,330 --> 00:56:18,542 We'll end up like the thrushes to conquer these few stones. 351 00:56:20,127 --> 00:56:22,463 That's also a piece of Italy. 352 00:56:23,756 --> 00:56:26,967 Have a look at this, it's a nice piece of Italy! 353 00:56:27,426 --> 00:56:28,928 - Beautiful! - Take a look at that! 354 00:56:29,428 --> 00:56:32,164 - Let's go and show it to the General... - Come on, hand it over! 355 00:56:32,264 --> 00:56:34,041 This is better than cognac! 356 00:56:34,141 --> 00:56:35,893 Show it to me too! 357 00:56:38,229 --> 00:56:43,192 That's enough now! Silence! You'll wake up the sniper, you know that. 358 00:56:43,317 --> 00:56:47,947 Lieutenant, let me introduce the best Austrian sniper of the front. 359 00:56:48,239 --> 00:56:49,890 I'll show you how he works. 360 00:56:49,990 --> 00:56:51,951 Give me that piece of wood. 361 00:56:54,370 --> 00:56:57,957 Careful, some already have already died, so get down. 362 00:57:11,011 --> 00:57:12,847 You saw that? He never misses. 363 00:57:16,058 --> 00:57:18,269 Now even trickier... a cigarette. 364 00:57:25,526 --> 00:57:27,820 That's enough playing around. 365 00:57:29,196 --> 00:57:31,949 As of today, loophole 14 will be closed. 366 00:57:42,585 --> 00:57:46,922 Here is the famous Fasina armors... 367 00:57:47,173 --> 00:57:49,341 Especially famous... 368 00:57:50,092 --> 00:57:54,346 because they allow extremely bold actions in broad daylight. 369 00:57:55,347 --> 00:57:59,435 The enemy may have guns, machine guns, cannons... 370 00:58:00,603 --> 00:58:03,939 With the Fasina armor we can get through anyway. 371 00:58:07,276 --> 00:58:10,070 - Make way! - Attention! 372 00:58:16,160 --> 00:58:17,953 Go ahead and spread out! 373 00:58:34,053 --> 00:58:37,223 The Roman soldiers were victorious thanks to their armor. 374 00:59:56,969 --> 01:00:01,432 Are we still going to attack at 9:00? There are just a few seconds left. 375 01:00:03,183 --> 01:00:04,643 Indeed. 376 01:00:04,852 --> 01:00:09,757 - Give the order. - Officers, take your positions. 377 01:00:09,857 --> 01:00:11,817 Get ready for the attack. 378 01:00:12,651 --> 01:00:17,698 Officers, take your positions. Get ready for the attack. 379 01:00:19,199 --> 01:00:22,161 Savoia! Savoia! 380 01:00:33,797 --> 01:00:35,174 Glory! 381 01:01:04,453 --> 01:01:05,496 Let's move! 382 01:01:44,201 --> 01:01:45,577 Glory! 383 01:02:37,129 --> 01:02:41,008 Enough, Italian soldiers, enough! 384 01:02:41,633 --> 01:02:47,514 We can't keep killing like that. Go back! 385 01:02:47,681 --> 01:02:50,184 Enough. Stop it! 386 01:02:50,517 --> 01:02:52,352 Stop it! 387 01:02:58,567 --> 01:03:03,030 Enough with this poor people's war! 388 01:03:03,655 --> 01:03:05,991 Against poor people! 389 01:03:12,915 --> 01:03:14,291 Forward! 390 01:03:14,583 --> 01:03:20,614 Soldiers of my glorious division, forward! 391 01:03:20,714 --> 01:03:23,450 There is our enemy, behind us! 392 01:03:23,550 --> 01:03:27,387 Soldiers, stand up! Let's shoot there! 393 01:04:00,254 --> 01:04:01,630 Help me. 394 01:04:27,531 --> 01:04:29,575 You have left your battle position. 395 01:04:29,825 --> 01:04:32,160 The battle is over. It was useless to... 396 01:04:32,286 --> 01:04:34,580 It's also useless to bring a cadaver. 397 01:04:36,039 --> 01:04:37,833 He was still alive. 398 01:05:14,369 --> 01:05:16,413 I want to know the name of the officer in charge. 399 01:05:18,707 --> 01:05:20,626 Who's responsible for this sector? 400 01:05:22,669 --> 01:05:23,837 Answer me! 401 01:05:24,546 --> 01:05:27,741 - Who's in charge of these loopholes? - I don't know, General. 402 01:05:27,841 --> 01:05:30,469 - I want to know his name. - I am the officer in charge. 403 01:05:30,636 --> 01:05:32,512 Well... you again. 404 01:05:34,056 --> 01:05:36,183 Get the battalion to retreat. Follow me! 405 01:05:37,559 --> 01:05:39,937 Your loopholes do not serve any purpose. 406 01:05:40,812 --> 01:05:42,439 It is the nature of the terrain... 407 01:05:42,606 --> 01:05:45,525 I couldn't care less... about the terrain! 408 01:05:45,984 --> 01:05:49,821 Your loopholes are only useful for searching for crickets, 409 01:05:50,489 --> 01:05:54,576 and not for observing the enemy line and to study the attack... 410 01:05:57,162 --> 01:05:59,064 How do you justify yourself? 411 01:05:59,164 --> 01:06:01,458 We want the stretcher-bearers! 412 01:06:02,250 --> 01:06:04,252 I asked you to justify yourself! 413 01:06:09,675 --> 01:06:10,926 Answer me. 414 01:06:19,101 --> 01:06:22,354 Further on there's the best loophole of this sector. Up there... 415 01:06:23,146 --> 01:06:27,526 Number 14... you can see the enemy line perfectly. 416 01:06:28,068 --> 01:06:31,822 I don't think so! But I will have a look. 417 01:06:59,933 --> 01:07:02,811 Only one at a time can watch. 418 01:07:36,928 --> 01:07:39,347 Magnificent, absolutely magnificent. 419 01:07:42,517 --> 01:07:43,935 Very good, Lieutenant. 420 01:07:48,356 --> 01:07:50,442 This was useful for the attack. 421 01:07:51,818 --> 01:07:53,361 Continue watching... 422 01:07:58,325 --> 01:08:02,454 There is a white rock... 423 01:08:03,038 --> 01:08:04,206 Can you see it? 424 01:08:04,664 --> 01:08:06,333 Sure I see it. 425 01:08:09,795 --> 01:08:12,130 I believe it's the enemy's weakest spot... 426 01:08:12,589 --> 01:08:16,718 Yes, possibly. Possibly so. 427 01:08:37,989 --> 01:08:39,699 Shit! 428 01:09:22,993 --> 01:09:26,955 Hey! Give us a hand to remove it from the mud... 429 01:09:27,205 --> 01:09:29,666 Please... it got bogged down in the mud. 430 01:09:30,458 --> 01:09:32,294 Come on, boys. 431 01:09:34,754 --> 01:09:38,633 Like this, come on. It'll take just a minute. Thank you. 432 01:10:13,627 --> 01:10:14,878 Lieutenant. 433 01:10:19,883 --> 01:10:24,012 Lieutenant, see the fourth? It's Lieutenant Ottolenghi. 434 01:10:37,359 --> 01:10:39,236 We're ready, Lieutenant. 435 01:10:45,659 --> 01:10:48,370 Lieutenant, when I get leave, I won't be back. 436 01:10:54,084 --> 01:10:55,502 I don't think it's likely anyone'll be getting leave, 437 01:10:55,627 --> 01:10:57,963 and I would report you for saying that. 438 01:11:04,302 --> 01:11:05,553 Get in. 439 01:11:07,514 --> 01:11:10,976 - You will never report me. - Let's move, come on. 440 01:12:16,958 --> 01:12:21,963 Come on! 441 01:12:26,051 --> 01:12:27,802 Evident blackish mark... 442 01:12:28,011 --> 01:12:29,955 the burned edges of the hole... 443 01:12:30,055 --> 01:12:32,332 Marks of explosive combustion. 444 01:12:32,432 --> 01:12:36,102 The shot has without doubt been fired from a short distance. 445 01:12:41,316 --> 01:12:43,568 You have inflicted this wound yourself. 446 01:12:43,777 --> 01:12:47,280 No, Colonel, I got hurt in the fray during the attack. 447 01:12:47,447 --> 01:12:50,658 Firearms are not used in the fray, only bayonets or daggers are used. 448 01:12:50,784 --> 01:12:54,579 I was shot from behind by an Austrian officer. 449 01:12:55,330 --> 01:12:56,873 If he was behind you, 450 01:12:56,998 --> 01:12:59,751 the palm of the hand should have to be on the body of the officer. 451 01:13:00,293 --> 01:13:03,880 Write: self-inflicted wound, bring it to the military court. 452 01:13:05,173 --> 01:13:06,299 Next. 453 01:13:19,896 --> 01:13:21,689 Francesco Di Giovanni! 454 01:13:27,320 --> 01:13:29,322 - Present. - Go. 455 01:13:47,132 --> 01:13:49,008 Well, tell us what happened. 456 01:13:49,217 --> 01:13:51,286 I was on the lookout, Colonel... 457 01:13:51,386 --> 01:13:53,413 While I was cleaning my rifle... 458 01:13:53,513 --> 01:13:56,541 as the Lieutenant had ordered us, a shot went off... 459 01:13:56,641 --> 01:14:00,086 Impossible. Self-inflicted wound. Military Court. Bring the next one. 460 01:14:00,186 --> 01:14:01,312 - Colonel... - Go away. 461 01:14:01,938 --> 01:14:05,483 It's an impossible thought that an Italian officer would issue an order 462 01:14:05,608 --> 01:14:09,612 to a sentry on post to not make use of his weapon. 463 01:14:10,488 --> 01:14:11,448 And you? 464 01:14:15,201 --> 01:14:17,979 We were in trenches before the attack, Colonel... 465 01:14:18,079 --> 01:14:22,250 ...when the gun of the soldier beside me went off. 466 01:14:22,375 --> 01:14:24,752 - Beside you, where? - By my side. 467 01:14:25,253 --> 01:14:26,713 To the right or the left? 468 01:14:27,755 --> 01:14:29,007 To the right. 469 01:14:29,340 --> 01:14:32,385 Is that so? Why did he shoot? 470 01:14:32,510 --> 01:14:34,345 I don't know, I was drunk. 471 01:14:35,388 --> 01:14:39,267 They gave us a full case of cognac before the attack, sir. 472 01:14:39,476 --> 01:14:41,769 What's this soldier's name? Do you know? 473 01:14:41,936 --> 01:14:43,855 Luigi Esposito, sir. 474 01:14:43,980 --> 01:14:46,733 And he can't testify because he died in the attack, right? 475 01:14:46,858 --> 01:14:48,301 That's right, sir. 476 01:14:48,401 --> 01:14:51,738 And you don't remember the names of other soldiers that were present, right? 477 01:14:51,863 --> 01:14:53,264 That's right, sir. 478 01:14:53,364 --> 01:14:56,784 Then go right to the Military Court. Bring the next one. 479 01:14:58,203 --> 01:15:01,247 - Salvatore Annunziata. - Present. 480 01:15:07,504 --> 01:15:11,658 None of the characteristic point-blank marks on this man, but anyway... 481 01:15:11,758 --> 01:15:13,927 I'll explain to you how it's done: you took a piece of bread 482 01:15:14,052 --> 01:15:16,287 and put it in the palm of your hand before firing the shot. 483 01:15:16,387 --> 01:15:18,957 That way, the bread gets the burned mark. 484 01:15:19,057 --> 01:15:21,559 It is an old trick that cowards use, and that's how this coward 485 01:15:21,726 --> 01:15:26,481 deserted the field of danger and honor. Military Court! Bring the next one. 486 01:15:28,691 --> 01:15:29,984 Come! 487 01:15:44,249 --> 01:15:47,919 - Dormitory 18? - Down there on your left, Lieutenant. 488 01:16:17,031 --> 01:16:18,741 Excuse me, can you tell me where Captain Abbati is? 489 01:16:18,866 --> 01:16:20,702 He's right here, I'll show you. 490 01:16:48,187 --> 01:16:51,758 I don't want to wake him, but I can't wait to see him. Is it still serious? 491 01:16:51,858 --> 01:16:54,444 Yes, he suffers a lot. He doesn't sleep at night. 492 01:16:57,447 --> 01:17:02,285 - I wanted to give him... - Wait, he's waking up. 493 01:17:22,930 --> 01:17:24,599 French cognac. 494 01:17:26,559 --> 01:17:28,561 You have learnt to drink... 495 01:17:33,691 --> 01:17:34,901 I drink... 496 01:17:39,781 --> 01:17:45,036 Today we will win, because that is written in the book of destiny. 497 01:17:45,536 --> 01:17:51,442 This morning when I saw our soldiers entering our town 498 01:17:51,542 --> 01:17:56,255 in celebration, accompanied by fanfares, 499 01:17:56,547 --> 01:18:03,221 filled with life and youth, I understood, and all the people with me, 500 01:18:03,388 --> 01:18:06,057 that war has a certain charm. 501 01:18:06,182 --> 01:18:08,893 Beautiful and sublime charm. 502 01:18:09,018 --> 01:18:11,963 Miserable are those who can't feel it... 503 01:18:12,063 --> 01:18:16,401 Because, gentlemen, it is beautiful to die for the fatherland 504 01:18:16,526 --> 01:18:20,988 in the glorious war that the Italian people are fighting 505 01:18:21,155 --> 01:18:25,727 under the brilliant and heroic leadership of His Majesty the King. 506 01:18:25,827 --> 01:18:27,478 - Long live the King! - Long live the King! 507 01:18:27,578 --> 01:18:31,332 Long live our glorious King of warrior descent! 508 01:18:31,582 --> 01:18:32,959 Long live the King! 509 01:19:34,479 --> 01:19:38,941 To arms! To arms! 510 01:19:39,066 --> 01:19:41,736 - What's happening? - A deserter. 511 01:19:42,862 --> 01:19:44,472 - Who is it? - Marrasi. 512 01:19:44,572 --> 01:19:46,741 That disloyal swine. 513 01:20:04,842 --> 01:20:09,055 Return immediately! 514 01:20:15,311 --> 01:20:20,733 Lieutenant, I've said it many times... that rascal would escape one day. 515 01:20:21,400 --> 01:20:23,528 - I knew it. - He's getting up! 516 01:20:24,195 --> 01:20:25,613 Son of a bitch! 517 01:20:28,699 --> 01:20:30,284 Kamerad! 518 01:20:31,244 --> 01:20:33,704 Lieutenant, Marrasi fooled you. 519 01:20:33,871 --> 01:20:38,125 Kamerad! 520 01:20:40,211 --> 01:20:43,506 This is a dishonor for my battalion. Lieutenant Pavan! 521 01:20:44,507 --> 01:20:46,993 - Yes, sir. - Shoot the deserter. 522 01:20:47,093 --> 01:20:49,136 Shoot the deserter! 523 01:20:50,680 --> 01:20:56,894 Shoot the deserter! Shoot him! 524 01:20:57,687 --> 01:20:58,813 Shoot him! 525 01:21:03,568 --> 01:21:04,902 Shoot him! 526 01:21:05,528 --> 01:21:09,448 Kamerad! 527 01:21:11,158 --> 01:21:17,915 Kamerad! 528 01:21:33,890 --> 01:21:35,766 Tomorrow we'll attack. 529 01:21:44,859 --> 01:21:48,721 No, not tomorrow, we haven't been given either chocolate or cognac. 530 01:21:48,821 --> 01:21:51,365 It will arrive late when we are dead already. 531 01:21:51,824 --> 01:21:55,536 Little by little they're killing us all, without chocolate and cognac. 532 01:21:55,661 --> 01:21:57,830 That way, they scrimp on us and make a profit. 533 01:21:57,955 --> 01:22:02,209 They'd pull out of our stomach all of the tinned food we have eaten. 534 01:22:03,586 --> 01:22:06,781 And why not? For them we are all sons of bitches. 535 01:22:06,881 --> 01:22:09,992 - Remember that. - I won't attack without cognac. 536 01:22:10,092 --> 01:22:13,704 They will get you to go, a couple of 'carabinieri' will kick your ass. 537 01:22:13,804 --> 01:22:16,849 I saw two barrels of cognac arrive this morning. 538 01:22:16,974 --> 01:22:18,601 No need to worry, no? 539 01:22:23,064 --> 01:22:26,734 Anyway, even the officers die. 540 01:22:27,151 --> 01:22:29,762 But if they die, they die comfortably. 541 01:22:29,862 --> 01:22:34,533 You' re right... steak for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 542 01:22:37,703 --> 01:22:41,374 With their monthly income, my family would live 2 years. 543 01:22:47,588 --> 01:22:52,743 They called off the leave permits. What wouldn't I give to be in my house. 544 01:22:52,843 --> 01:22:57,848 Well, home... I tell you the truth, it was as badly off hoeing the ground... 545 01:22:58,265 --> 01:23:01,686 as I'm here, it doesn't make any difference. 546 01:23:01,852 --> 01:23:04,188 But no one died, for heaven's sake. 547 01:23:04,355 --> 01:23:10,403 I 'd be prepared to die if I thought it would end this war. 548 01:23:10,945 --> 01:23:13,239 Instead we die for nothing. 549 01:23:15,449 --> 01:23:18,035 I don't want to sacrifice my life for them. 550 01:23:22,832 --> 01:23:23,916 Look out! 551 01:23:25,501 --> 01:23:27,586 No one must sleep. 552 01:23:30,131 --> 01:23:31,198 Look out! 553 01:23:31,298 --> 01:23:33,259 Your General isn't sleeping. 554 01:23:36,470 --> 01:23:37,638 Look out! 555 01:23:39,557 --> 01:23:42,893 A sleeping soldier is a dead soldier. 556 01:23:44,478 --> 01:23:45,813 Look out! 557 01:23:47,064 --> 01:23:49,483 No one must sleep. 558 01:23:50,901 --> 01:23:52,319 Look out! 559 01:23:54,238 --> 01:23:56,907 Have you seen the shoes given to the soldiers the other day? 560 01:23:58,325 --> 01:23:59,744 Made of cardboard. 561 01:24:01,412 --> 01:24:03,522 Speculators make money at our expenses... 562 01:24:03,622 --> 01:24:08,002 and the government protects them. And we're fighting for this Italy. 563 01:24:12,548 --> 01:24:16,510 - Boys... General Leone is dead! - Who told you that? 564 01:24:17,553 --> 01:24:18,888 It's what the soldiers are saying. 565 01:24:19,472 --> 01:24:20,306 One moment! 566 01:24:20,639 --> 01:24:22,975 - Gentlemen, I propose a toast. - Yes, let's do it. 567 01:24:43,287 --> 01:24:47,291 Once a strong nation celebrated the death of their leader with a banquet. 568 01:24:47,750 --> 01:24:49,376 As we have nothing better to offer than this wine, 569 01:24:49,543 --> 01:24:52,213 we'll drink to the memory of General Leone. 570 01:24:52,546 --> 01:24:55,049 Gentlemen, raise your glasses with me. 571 01:24:55,216 --> 01:24:56,717 - Cheers! - Hooray! 572 01:25:01,347 --> 01:25:02,765 Another glass! 573 01:25:09,980 --> 01:25:11,774 Officers! Attention! 574 01:25:20,491 --> 01:25:26,163 What is the reason for all this celebration? 575 01:25:28,707 --> 01:25:29,959 Well? 576 01:25:32,086 --> 01:25:34,755 The gold medal that has been granted to the regimental flag. 577 01:25:36,715 --> 01:25:39,426 May I join you? 578 01:25:47,059 --> 01:25:49,770 But let's also drink to the Italian artillery, 579 01:25:50,855 --> 01:25:54,024 which will allow my glorious division to attack on all the front. 580 01:25:55,985 --> 01:25:57,069 Cheers. 581 01:26:17,715 --> 01:26:20,659 Quickly! Get fire adjusted! They are butchering us! 582 01:26:20,759 --> 01:26:26,140 Artillery command... Adjust fire! 583 01:26:44,450 --> 01:26:48,078 - Nobody must move before the attack. - Yes, sir. 584 01:26:58,839 --> 01:27:00,424 Get back to the shelters! 585 01:27:03,510 --> 01:27:05,346 Move it, get back! 586 01:27:12,061 --> 01:27:16,607 Come on, boys. Nobody must move before the attack. Inside! 587 01:27:17,191 --> 01:27:19,360 Come on, get inside! 588 01:27:23,781 --> 01:27:25,032 Get a move on! 589 01:27:28,911 --> 01:27:33,207 Inside! Go to the end of the cave! Quickly! 590 01:27:33,332 --> 01:27:36,126 Come on! Quickly! 591 01:27:54,228 --> 01:27:56,188 Help us as well to bring in the wounded. 592 01:27:58,232 --> 01:28:01,151 Quickly, get a move on! 593 01:28:16,375 --> 01:28:18,794 Don't move from your shelters! 594 01:28:21,338 --> 01:28:23,507 Inside you'll be safe! 595 01:28:26,969 --> 01:28:30,206 Don't be afraid, it's rock, it won't fall down! 596 01:28:30,306 --> 01:28:32,349 You' re all safe, don't be afraid! 597 01:28:33,225 --> 01:28:34,935 Get back in the caves! 598 01:28:39,523 --> 01:28:41,675 Let's move! 599 01:28:41,775 --> 01:28:45,763 I want to get out, out! 600 01:28:45,863 --> 01:28:47,239 Get back! 601 01:28:48,073 --> 01:28:49,533 Everyone to the shelters! 602 01:28:49,908 --> 01:28:52,202 Obey the orders, get into your shelters! 603 01:28:52,494 --> 01:28:54,872 Don't anybody dare move, we are in front of the enemy! 604 01:28:56,123 --> 01:29:01,111 Return to the shelters! Don't do anything stupid, obey! 605 01:29:01,211 --> 01:29:03,464 - Go back! - Obey! 606 01:29:04,631 --> 01:29:08,886 Return to the frontline! We're in front of the enemy! To the shelters! 607 01:29:09,428 --> 01:29:11,305 Make them return! 608 01:29:12,139 --> 01:29:14,433 Lieutenant, make them return! 609 01:29:20,272 --> 01:29:22,316 I said get into the shelters! 610 01:29:23,942 --> 01:29:25,527 Come back! 611 01:29:28,322 --> 01:29:30,324 Come back here! 612 01:29:34,078 --> 01:29:36,622 Line up, everyone in a row! 613 01:29:37,873 --> 01:29:41,235 Line up! Obey! 614 01:29:41,335 --> 01:29:43,962 Line up! 615 01:29:45,214 --> 01:29:46,507 They have rebelled! 616 01:29:46,965 --> 01:29:48,784 Their order was not to move, 617 01:29:48,884 --> 01:29:52,221 from their positions before the attack. 618 01:29:53,555 --> 01:29:57,059 - Pick out every tenth man! - But, sir... 619 01:29:57,810 --> 01:30:04,066 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9... you. 620 01:30:04,441 --> 01:30:06,510 I'm applying the decree from the Supreme Command 621 01:30:06,610 --> 01:30:08,804 about capital punishment under special circumstances. 622 01:30:08,904 --> 01:30:11,473 - No rebellion has occurred here, Major! - That's for me to decide! 623 01:30:11,573 --> 01:30:14,326 If they are rebels, they disobeyed an order. 624 01:30:14,618 --> 01:30:17,704 You can't execute a soldier without the approval of the Command. 625 01:30:17,871 --> 01:30:22,109 Shut up, or it will make you an accomplice of rebellion 626 01:30:22,209 --> 01:30:23,794 and guilty of the same crime. 627 01:30:24,002 --> 01:30:26,922 I am the only one responsible in front of the Supreme Command. 628 01:30:27,297 --> 01:30:30,492 At this moment, facing the enemy, I am the judge over 629 01:30:30,592 --> 01:30:33,554 the life and death of the soldiers under my command 630 01:30:33,679 --> 01:30:35,597 if they breach the discipline of war! 631 01:31:10,340 --> 01:31:14,094 Lieutenant Sassu, take command of the firing squad. 632 01:31:14,511 --> 01:31:17,347 I'm the company commander, I can't command a firing squad. 633 01:31:17,473 --> 01:31:20,350 Lieutenant Sassu, obey the order I have given you! 634 01:31:20,559 --> 01:31:21,643 No, sir. 635 01:31:24,104 --> 01:31:26,857 - You take the command! - Yes, sir. 636 01:31:27,107 --> 01:31:28,650 Line up! 637 01:31:31,278 --> 01:31:35,349 In the name of His Majesty the King, I, Major Ruggero Malchiodi, 638 01:31:35,449 --> 01:31:39,244 commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion of the 291st Infantry Division, 639 01:31:39,369 --> 01:31:43,190 endorsed by the exceptional orders given by H. E. General Cadorna, 640 01:31:43,290 --> 01:31:45,459 hereby order the execution of the soldiers 641 01:31:45,584 --> 01:31:48,545 guilty of armed rebellion in front of the enemy. 642 01:31:48,795 --> 01:31:49,696 Proceed! 643 01:31:49,796 --> 01:31:52,508 Firing squad! Attention! 644 01:31:52,716 --> 01:31:54,218 Proceed! 645 01:31:55,010 --> 01:31:56,136 Ready! 646 01:31:56,970 --> 01:31:58,180 Aim! 647 01:32:00,057 --> 01:32:01,016 Fire! 648 01:32:02,017 --> 01:32:04,102 Fire in the air! 649 01:32:06,188 --> 01:32:08,524 Very well, I will punish the rebels myself! 650 01:32:10,108 --> 01:32:12,903 Major! You are out of your mind! 651 01:32:16,490 --> 01:32:18,325 First company, attack! 652 01:32:20,077 --> 01:32:23,205 Second company, attack! 653 01:32:24,164 --> 01:32:27,125 Third company, forward! 654 01:32:30,045 --> 01:32:32,673 Forward! 655 01:32:35,425 --> 01:32:36,593 Forward! 656 01:33:30,731 --> 01:33:32,399 Lieutenant Sassu. 657 01:33:33,400 --> 01:33:35,068 Bring him in. 658 01:34:00,886 --> 01:34:04,139 We have met before, Lieutenant, if I'm not mistaken. 659 01:34:04,348 --> 01:34:05,557 Yes, sir. 660 01:34:07,643 --> 01:34:10,187 You can consider yourself very lucky. 661 01:34:10,312 --> 01:34:11,897 You are not dead yet. 662 01:34:14,650 --> 01:34:16,360 No, General. 663 01:34:23,367 --> 01:34:27,604 - And you were never hurt? - No, sir. 664 01:34:27,704 --> 01:34:28,872 Strange. 665 01:34:30,457 --> 01:34:34,711 You are an officer of my division and you have never been hurt? 666 01:34:35,462 --> 01:34:38,173 Only minor wounds, sir. 667 01:34:38,507 --> 01:34:43,804 No, no... I'm speaking of severe wounds. 668 01:34:44,805 --> 01:34:46,723 Serious wounds. 669 01:34:49,393 --> 01:34:50,644 No, sir. 670 01:34:52,437 --> 01:34:53,897 How do you explain that? 671 01:34:54,147 --> 01:34:56,483 I don't know exactly, General. 672 01:34:56,983 --> 01:35:00,053 Have you taken part in all the attacks of my division? 673 01:35:00,153 --> 01:35:01,363 Yes, all of them. 674 01:35:02,531 --> 01:35:04,366 Very strange indeed. 675 01:35:05,075 --> 01:35:07,269 You're not being modest now, by any chance? 676 01:35:07,369 --> 01:35:08,912 I don't believe so, sir. 677 01:35:09,663 --> 01:35:13,667 You don't believe or are you sure? 678 01:35:17,087 --> 01:35:20,257 In war you can't be sure of anything, General. 679 01:36:03,425 --> 01:36:05,093 Do you love the war? 680 01:36:08,180 --> 01:36:10,182 I was in favor of the war, General. 681 01:36:10,599 --> 01:36:13,894 I represented the interventionist group at the university. 682 01:36:19,399 --> 01:36:24,571 But, Lieutenant, that is of the past, I'm talking to you about the present. 683 01:36:25,071 --> 01:36:26,615 I do my duty. 684 01:36:27,741 --> 01:36:31,286 Lieutenant, I did not ask if you are doing your duty. 685 01:36:32,412 --> 01:36:36,416 In war everybody do their duty, otherwise they risk being shot. 686 01:36:36,833 --> 01:36:40,212 I asked you if you love the war, or not. 687 01:36:41,505 --> 01:36:44,716 A man who has looked war in the face doesn't want to speak about it. 688 01:36:53,600 --> 01:36:57,687 Tell me the truth. Are you in favor of peace? 689 01:36:58,605 --> 01:37:02,859 - General, I believe that... - Stand straight! To attention. 690 01:37:03,652 --> 01:37:07,280 What kind of peace would you like? 691 01:37:09,991 --> 01:37:11,159 Genuine peace. 692 01:37:19,459 --> 01:37:24,881 Unfortunately, Lieutenant, all this has confirmed the idea I have had of you. 693 01:37:25,298 --> 01:37:28,677 One cannot love peace and fight a good war. 694 01:37:29,261 --> 01:37:33,557 Your behavior caused the death of Major Malchiodi. 695 01:37:33,807 --> 01:37:36,935 Because it's your fault if those men disobeyed. 696 01:37:38,687 --> 01:37:40,355 Yes, sir, I admit that. 697 01:37:41,064 --> 01:37:42,549 Do you know why? 698 01:37:42,649 --> 01:37:45,302 Because the soldiers knew about your subversive ideas, 699 01:37:45,402 --> 01:37:47,320 and so they behaved like rebels. 700 01:37:49,197 --> 01:37:51,658 This can not go unpunished. 701 01:37:53,201 --> 01:37:57,330 They were decimated during the battle, I take responsibility for them. 702 01:37:57,998 --> 01:37:59,374 Do you know what awaits you? 703 01:38:02,752 --> 01:38:04,212 Yes, sir. 704 01:39:40,517 --> 01:39:42,644 Firing squad! Attention! 705 01:39:44,104 --> 01:39:46,106 One step forward! 706 01:39:47,232 --> 01:39:49,150 First row, on your knees. 707 01:39:50,193 --> 01:39:52,487 Second row, one step forward! 708 01:39:54,656 --> 01:39:55,991 Ready! 709 01:39:57,617 --> 01:39:58,868 Aim! 710 01:39:59,661 --> 01:40:00,704 Fire! 711 01:40:05,417 --> 01:40:06,459 Stop! 712 01:40:23,727 --> 01:40:25,979 Firing squad. Right turn. 713 01:40:27,230 --> 01:40:29,774 Forward, march.