
Madman at War
Directed by Dino Risi
Produced by Renn Productions, Films A2
A comedic wartime farce built on the clash between military authority and unpredictable eccentricity, using absurdity and the 'holy fool' archetype to satirize institutional rigidity.
A young psychiatrist struggles to remove an erratic captain from command at an Italian base in the Lybian desert during World War II.
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Is Madman at War sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Is Madman at War easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Madman at War violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Madman at War end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Madman at War scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Madman at War
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Madman at War
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Like Madman at War, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Madman at War, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Madman at War, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































