Scipione l'africano (1937) DVD-R

Scipione l'africano (1937) DVD-R
Starring: Annibale Ninchi, Camillo Pilotto, Fosco Giachetti, Francesca Braggiotti, Isa Miranda
Directed by: Carmine Gallone
Print: Black & White – Italy Production
Runtime: 83 minutes (approx.)
Genre: Drama
Language: Italian (with English subtitles)

A grandiose historical epic produced under the auspices of Benito Mussolini's regime, Scipione l'africano dramatizes the life of Roman general Publius Cornelius Scipio, focusing on his military campaigns during the Second Punic War, culminating in the decisive Battle of Zama. The film is noted for its lavish production, featuring over 600 extras, 3,171 horses, and 100 seaworthy galleys. It was awarded the Mussolini Cup for Best Italian Film at the 1937 Venice Film Festival. The film's portrayal of Scipio's strategic genius and moral integrity serves as a vehicle for Mussolini's propaganda, aligning the general's virtues with those of the fascist state.