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Ships in Lissa
A television play based on stories by Alexander Grin. Five sailing ships are blocked in the port of Lissa by an enemy privateer. The captains of four of these ships gather around a hotel table, pondering how to set sail and outsmart the privateer's vigilance...
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Plot Summary
The film depicts the Battle of Lissa in 1866 between the Austrian and Italian navies. It focuses on the strategic decisions, the bravery of the sailors, and the dramatic events unfolding during this pivotal naval engagement.
Critical Reception
The film is a historical war drama that aims to recreate a significant naval battle. It is appreciated for its historical subject matter and depiction of the conflict.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempt to dramatize a significant historical naval battle.
Noted for its historical accuracy in depicting the ships and tactics of the era.
Considered a solid, if somewhat niche, war film focusing on a specific historical event.
Google audience: Audience reception details are not readily available.
Fun Fact
The Battle of Lissa was one of the first major naval battles fought entirely with iron-clad warships, and it significantly influenced naval strategy for decades to come.
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