Many Wars Ago

Many Wars Ago

They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!

Directed by Francesco Rosi

Produced by Jadran Film, Prima Cinematografica

1970101 min7.3 / 10

A bleak WWI drama about the futility of repeated, senseless orders that grind soldiers into casualties, centered on an officer's moral awakening amid institutional indifference.

Time after time, soldiers of the Italian Army are forced to leave their mountain trenches in attempts to storm an enemy fortress, always with the same disastrous results. As casualties mount, indignation spreads among the rank and file. Disturbed by his superiors' decisions, Lieutenant Sassu is led to question the purpose of war and reconsider where his real duties lie.

Questions people ask

  • Is Many Wars Ago sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Many Wars Ago violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Many Wars Ago easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Does Many Wars Ago end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Many Wars Ago scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity52

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise78

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Many Wars Ago

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Many Wars Ago

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Many Wars Ago, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Many Wars Ago, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Many Wars Ago, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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