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Garibaldi (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Garibaldi', the English title of the film originally released as 'Viva l'Italia!', is a 1961 Italian drama film directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Synopsis
The film shows how Italy's historic national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi leads a military campaign known as the Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 and conquers Sicily and Naples. When the Bourbon monarchy has left Southern Italy, he supports Victor Emmanuel II of Italy who achieves a lasting unification under the aegis of the House of Savoy.
Background
Roberto Rossellini stated he was more proud of this film than of any other film he ever made.
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