The Fallen

“THE FALLEN” presents a triadic narrative focusing on German, Italian, and American soldiers in Northern Italy during the closing weeks of World War II. One storyline follows a group of American supply soldiers tasked with delivering ammunition to the front lines, a mission that increasingly resembles a descent into chaos as obstacles mount. Another thread depicts a beleaguered German unit and their disorganized Italian allies, who grapple with maintaining morale and discipline amidst inevitable defeat. Caught in the middle are the Italians, whose divided loyalties—between fascist soldiers and communist partisans—have sparked a brutal civil conflict, pitting brother against brother. The film delves into the soldiers’ daily lives, their encounters along the way, their aspirations, and the contrasting values, ethics, and sense of patriotism among the different cultures at the twilight of that era.