Question 1

What is the origin of the title 'The Desert of the Tartars'?

Accepted Answer

The title refers to the ancient Greek-Roman mythological 'Tartars' (from 'tartaros'), not the Tatarian people, as an intended metaphor for a people 'coming from hell'.

Question 2

Which film festival featured this movie in its Cannes Classics section?

Accepted Answer

It was shown as part of the Cannes Classics section of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

Question 3

What inspired author Dino Buzzati's story of soldiers waiting endlessly?

Accepted Answer

The story was reportedly inspired by Buzzati's career as a journalist, where he and colleagues always hoped in vain for a huge scoop.

Question 4

Who was originally sought for the role played by Vittorio Gassman?

Accepted Answer

Laurence Olivier was originally sought for the part that Vittorio Gassman played.

Question 5

Which film was Valerio Zurlini's final directorial work?

Accepted Answer

The Desert of the Tartars was the final film directed by Valerio Zurlini.

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