Movie

The Little War

1970 · 88 min

A breezy, farcical scramble through wartime countryside where constant disguises keep the danger light and the comedy broad.

Overview: In the confusion of combat, two Italian get separated from their squadron and become hopelessly lost. As they wander the countryside attempting to find their lost comrades, they have to adopt all manner of outrageous disguises to avoid death at the hands of whomever holds the reigns of control.
How it feels: Absurd, light, satirical and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: War, survival, identity, friendship
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
survival
identity
friendship
Places: countryside
road trip
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild