At War for Love

A whimsical wartime romantic comedy that balances slapstick absurdity with a cynical look at mafia collusion, feeling warm yet tinged with melancholy.

Directed by

Pif

Genres

War, Drama, Comedy

Starring

Pif, Miriam Leone, Andrea Di Stefano

Overview

It's 1943 and World War II is raging in Europe. In New York, Arturo and Flora the daughter of a restaurant owner are in love, but she is promised in marriage to the son of a Mafia boss. There is a way around this, but to be able to marry Flora, Arturo needs to get permission from her father, who lives in a village in Sicily. Arturo doesn't have any money, so the only way he can get to Sicily is to enlist in the U.S. Army, which is preparing for a landing on the island.

How it feels

Satirical, whimsical, warm and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, war, corruption, power

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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