The first documentary on the German occupation of Rome and Italian resistance in the waning years of World War II. Shot over two years covering the trial of Fascist police chief Pietro Caruso, who organized the Ardeatine massacre of 300 Italian prisoners as reprisal for a partisan attack.
Directed byGiuseppe De Santis, Mario Serandrei, Marcello Pagliero, Luchino Visconti
Written byUmberto Calosso (commentary), Umberto Barbaro (commentary)
CountryItaly, Switzerland
Runtime71 min
On screen
Umberto Barbaro
Umberto Calosso
Donato Carretta
Pietro Caruso