Tempesta Sui Balcan

Synopsis

Celebrates Italy’s use of air power during the Balkan offensive. Footage of bombing missions, a jubilant commentary listing targets successfully destroyed, and a lively if somewhat odd musical soundtrack are all employed to suggest a victorious campaign. A central sequence also shows life at various airbases, one of which is visited by Mussolini. Perhaps not the equivalent of FEUERTAUFE, the footage never really substantiates the commentary’s claims, nor is it as well made - but it is an interesting example of the Italian campaign film.

Language

English

Country

Italy

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 14 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1941

Availability

Special loan only

Documentation

A leaflet translation is provided.

Subjects

History

Keywords

aircraft; Balkans; Italy; World War II

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Imperial War Museum

Phone

020 7416 5291

Fax

020 7416 5299

Address

Department of Film
Lambeth Road
London
SE1 6HZ

Notes

Address for video sales: Duxford, Cambridgeshire CB2 4QR