Synopsis
Film „Alfa Tau!“ by Francesco De Robertis is a war drama about the life of Italian submariners filmed in Pula. It is the third part of a war trilogy and won the Grand Prix at the 1942 Venice Film Festival. It was authentically filmed at the Pula submarine base on the island of Sveta Katarina, with the participation of real sailors and local extras. Introductory scenes include real locations in Pula (railway station, commercial and sacral architecture), bringing us back to the atmosphere of World War II. It is about 90 minutes long, and it follows the mission of commander Bruno Zelik, who was soon killed in the real war.
details
Original title: Alfa Tau!
Also known as: Uomini sul fondo
Year: 1942
Country of production: Italy
Production: Centro Cinematografico del Ministero della Marina, Scalera Film
Genre: war, drama
Directed by: Francesco De Robertis
Starring: Bruno Zelich, Licia Bilucaglia, Marina (Mimma) Chierici, Giuseppe Addobbati, Liana Persi, Camillo Desconi, Migia Fiumi, Lilla Pilucolio
Filming locations in Istria: Pula
Other locations: Trieste, Centro Cinematografico del Ministero della Marina – Scalera Film
