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And the Ship Sails On
One of the world's great directors invites you to join him on a voyage...
In 1914, a cruise ship sets sail from Naples to spread the ashes of beloved opera singer Edmea Tetua near Erimo, the isle of her birth. During the voyage, the eclectic array of passengers discovers a group of Serbian refugees aboard the vessel. Peace and camaraderie abound until the ship is descended upon by an Austrian flagship. The Serbians are forced to board it, but naturally they resist, igniting a skirmish that ends in destruction.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
In 1914, a cruise ship sets sail from Naples to spread the ashes of beloved opera singer Edmea Tetua near Erimo, the isle of her birth. During the voyage, the eclectic array of passengers discovers a group of Serbian refugees aboard the vessel. Peace and camaraderie abound until the ship is descended upon by an Austrian flagship. The Serbians are forced to board it, but naturally they resist, igniting a skirmish that ends in destruction.
More about And the Ship Sails On
Cast
Freddie JonesOrlando
Barbara JeffordIldebranda Cuffari
Victor PolettiAureliano Fuciletto
Peter CellierSir Reginald J. Dongby
Elisa MainardiTeresa Valegnani
Norma WestLady Violet Dongby Albertini
Paolo PaoloniIl Maestro AlbertiniCredits
- Directed by
- Federico Fellini
- Written by
- Federico Fellini, Tonino Guerra, Federico Fellini, Tonino Guerra
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Italian
- Original title
- E la nave va
Production
- Societa Investimenti Milanese (S.I.M.)Italy
GaumontFrance
RAIItaly- Vides CinematograficaItaly
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