Atomic War Bride

Atomic War Bride

Lovers in a world beyond our comprehension!

1960 · 84 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Science Fiction

At a church in the country, eternally optimistic John marries Maria, his Atomic War Bride, as a war starts, planes buzz overhead and bombs start dropping. Though John is "mobilized" by the military seconds after the ceremony, he and Maria seek to be reunited.

Directed by Veljko Bulajić · Written by Cesare Zavattini

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