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The Cruelest Day

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In this fact-based film, Italian investigative reporter Ilaria Alpi (Giovanna Mezzogiorno) and camera operator Miran Hrovatin (Rade Sherbedgia) are in Somalia during the 1990s covering the nation's civil war and political unrest. However, Illaria is also pursuing another story: suspicions surrounding Italian "relief organizations" who have been giving large sums to Somalia, supposedly for humanitarian efforts. However, what these journalists uncover puts both of their lives at risk.

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Audience Member Interesting enough subject matter, but story told in a very dull manner. While a tragedy, in the end you feel very little. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Excelent Movie! kinda tricky to understand but at the end it all makes sense... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this fact-based film, Italian investigative reporter Ilaria Alpi (Giovanna Mezzogiorno) and camera operator Miran Hrovatin (Rade Sherbedgia) are in Somalia during the 1990s covering the nation's civil war and political unrest. However, Illaria is also pursuing another story: suspicions surrounding Italian "relief organizations" who have been giving large sums to Somalia, supposedly for humanitarian efforts. However, what these journalists uncover puts both of their lives at risk.
Director
Ferdinando Vicentini Orgnani
Producer
Gherardo Pagliei
Screenwriter
Ferdinando Vicentini Orgnani, Marcello Fois
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Italian
Runtime
1h 40m