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El Alamein - The Line of Fire

A young university student from Palermo, Serra, volunteers to fight in Africa in 1942 and is assigned to the Pavia Division on the Egyptian southern line, where Rommel's Axis forces are stalled in October.

In this war-torn tale, a young Italian university student, Serra, volunteers to fight in Africa, joining the Pavia Division in Egypt. As Rommel's forces struggle to advance, the British prepare a massive offensive. The Italians face a grueling battle, plagued by boredom, heat, hunger, and thirst. Despite their bravery, they are met with defeat and death. As they retreat in disarray, Serra, his sergeant, and lieutenant ponder the fate that awaits them, wondering what happens when a soldier's miracles run out.

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Info about El Alamein - The Line of Fire

Studio(s): Cattleya, MiC

Originally Released: United States, Nov 08, 2002

Production Countries: Italy, Morocco

Genres:Drama, War