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RADIO CATERINA - the radio of hope

WWII. Isolated in a German prison camp, the Stalag XB of Sandbostel, a group of Italian officers builds a clandestine radio, Radio Caterina. Through the radio they catch wind of the Normandy landing, of the Allied advance and the surrender of the Third Reich.
News from the outside world provides them with hope and strength to resist. Until liberation.

  • David Orlandelli
    Director
  • David Orlandelli
    Writer
  • Matteo Mariotti
    Producer
    MM Productions
  • Italo Gerlin
    Key Cast
    "Veteran-Himself"
  • Michele Montagano
    Key Cast
    "Veteran-Himself"
  • Gaetano Lizzio
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
  • Luciano ZANI
    Key Cast
    "Professor-Himself"
  • Michela Ponzani
    Key Cast
    "Professor-Himself"
  • Andrea Militello
    Key Cast
    "Chemist-Himself"
  • Luca Gugliermetti
    Key Cast
    "Electronic Engineer-Himself"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    RADIO CATERINA - la radio della speranza
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Drama, Historical, Emotional, Narrative
  • Runtime:
    60 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 14, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • History Channel

    Italy
    September 8, 2023
    Italian Première
Distribution Information
  • A+E Television Network
    Distributor
    Country: Italy
    Rights: Internet, Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Paid TV, Console / Handheld Device
Director Biography - David Orlandelli

Born in Rome he artistically trained in Milan.
He works as Storyboard & Concept Artist for Italian and international film productions.
His strong cinematographic vision leads him to combine storytelling and images for cinema and TV series.
As a Documentary Director he makes the short film “I said NO!” presented at Molise Cinema Festival 2020 and the docufilm “RADIO CATERINA - the radio of hope” released on HISTORY Channel in 2023.

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Director Statement

It’s a story that really touched me. About the plight of the internees and the human resistance against a terrible situation and conditions, against the backdrop of WWII. A story hidden within the pages of History. A story never before told, until today.