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The Commander

2023, Movie, 2h

One dark night during the early phases of WWII, the Italian Royal Navy submarine Cappellini sinks an armed merchant ship sailing with lights out. At that moment, its commander Salvatore Todaro makes a decision that was destined to go down in history: to save the 26 shipwrecked Belgians who otherwise would have drowned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and disembark them at the nearest safe harbor. To make room for them on board his submarine, he is forced to navigate on the surface of the water for three days, visible to the enemy forces and endangering his life and that of his men.

Country: Italy

Director:

Edoardo De Angelis

Cast:

Pierfrancesco Favino,

Paolo Bonacelli,

Johan Heldenbergh,

Silvia D'Amico

Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...true story of patriotic heroism tries to avoid being political football.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Jonna Vanhatalo

rated

...ett poetiskt krigsdrama om moral och människovärde i en kall och ofta hjärtlös värld.

Read full review at Moviezine

jorn

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rarewarfilms.com

6 months ago

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"The Commander" is a gripping war drama that follows the story of Salvatore Todaro, an Italian submarine commander, who makes a daring decision during the early stages of World War II. After sinking an enemy ship, Todaro chooses to save the lives of 26 Belgian sailors who were on board, putting his own life and the lives of his crew at risk. The film takes place mostly on the submarine, where Todaro must navigate through dangerous waters while also dealing with the humanitarian crisis unfolding on board. With tensions running high, Todaro's leadership and compassion are put to the test as he fights to protect his crew and the shipwrecked sailors. Will he be able to safely disembark them at a nearby harbor or will they fall prey to the enemy forces? "The Commander" is a powerful and thought-provoking film that highlights the human side of war and the difficult choices that must be made in the face of danger and uncertainty.

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