Paisan

Paisan

19462hr 5min

Step into the heart of wartime Italy and witness the intricate tapestry of human connection woven across six captivating stories in "Paisan" (1946). As the Allied forces sweep through the Italian landscape during World War II, American soldiers find themselves entwined in the lives of local civilians, sparking unexpected bonds that transcend language and cultural divides.

From the sun-drenched streets of Sicily to the misty expanses of the Po Valley, each tale in "Paisan" reveals the fragile yet powerful moments of understanding and compassion that arise amidst the chaos of war. As the characters grapple with loss, hope, and resilience, their journeys intersect in a mesmerizing dance of shared experiences and profound emotions. With stunning cinematography and a poignant narrative, "Paisan" invites you to embark on a cinematic voyage that will touch your heart and soul. Discover the beauty of human connection in the most unlikely of circumstances, and let the spirit of resilience and empathy guide you through this timeless masterpiece.

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Cast

Federico Fellini

Man in Crowd (uncredited)

Federico Fellini

Harriet Medin

Harriet, the nurse

Harriet Medin

Giulietta Masina

Young Woman on Palace Stairs (uncredited)

Giulietta Masina

Gar Moore

Fred, an American soldier

Gar Moore

Leslie Daniels

Maria Michi

Francesca

Maria Michi

Dots Johnson

American MP

Dots Johnson

Carlo Pisacane

William Tubbs

Captain Bill Martin

William Tubbs

Albert Heinze

German soldier

Albert Heinze

Benjamin Emanuel

American Soldier

Benjamin Emanuel

Merlin Berth

Merlin, American Soldier

Merlin Berth

Renzo Avanzo

Robert Van Loon

Carmela Sazio

Harold Wagner

Harry, a German soldier

Harold Wagner

Leonard Parrish

An American soldier

Leonard Parrish

Raymond Campbell

American Soldier

Raymond Campbell

Mats Carlson

Swede, an American soldier

Mats Carlson

Alfonsino Pasca

Pasquale

Alfonsino Pasca

Dale Edmonds

Roberto Van Loel

German soldier

Roberto Van Loel