Landing in Korea after 50 years, 'The Desert of the Tartars' to be released on October 29

〈The Desert of the Tartars〉 has landed in Korea after half a century, capturing the attention of film enthusiasts.

〈The Desert of the Tartars〉 is a 1976 film by Valerio Zurlini, adapted from the novel of the same name by Dino Buzzati. It depicts the time spent by Giovanni Drogo, who has just graduated from military school, as he is dispatched to the Bastiani fortress to prepare for the attack of the 'Tartars', whose arrival is uncertain.

〈The Desert of the Tartars〉 will officially be released in Korea on October 29, 2025. The announcement of its official release nearly 50 years after the film was made piques the curiosity of audiences. This is the last work directed by Valerio Zurlini, who passed away in 1982, known for directing films such as 〈The Years of Passion〉 (1959), 〈The Woman with the Bag〉 (1961), and 〈Cronaca Familiare〉 (1962).

In particular, this film was famous for its glamorous casting at the time, featuring Jacques Perrin, Max von Sydow, Vittorio Gassman, Giuliano Gemma, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Helmut Griem, Philippe Noiret, Fernando Rey, Laurent Terzieff, and Francisco Rabal.