Storyline
Although released anonymously, as was the custom with all films produced by the Italian Navy, La Nave Bianca is the first feature-length effort directed by Roberto Rossellini; it is also very much the work of its co-writer and supervisor Francesco De Robertis. The film combines a documentary look at the Italian Navy during World War II with newsreel combat footage and a scripted love story performed by non-professional actors.
Cast & Crew
AB
Augusto Basso
A Stoker (uncredited)
LeadEF
Elena Fondi
A Nurse (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Roberto Rossellini's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The White Ship is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
