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 seems doomed as they face numerous obstacles. Another thread depicts a beleaguered German unit and their disorganized Italian allies, who are struggling to keep up morale and discipline amidst inevitable defeat. Caught in the middle are the Italians, torn by divided loyalties between fascist soldiers and communist partisans, leading to a brutal civil conflict that pits brother against brother. The film delves into the soldiers’ daily lives, their encounters along the way, their aspirations, and the contrasting values, morals, and sense of patriotism among the different cultures at the twilight of that era.