Operation Shingle, January 22, 1944, is the code name for the Allied amphibious landing at Anzio during World War II. The film, ideally set within the span of time between sunrise and sunset, was shot in 2017 in the towns of Anzio, Aprilia, and Nettuno, covering the most significant sites of the conflict. It vividly and meticulously reconstructs the sociopolitical context of the era. Numerous cameos enrich the narrative, which bears strong anthropological connotations. Among them, the testimony of Harry Shindler stands out-at the time, nearing one hundred years of age-a writer and former British soldier who landed at the beachhead in January 1944 with the 1st British Division. The film also features accounts from civilians who endured the war firsthand, such as Mrs. Wilma Fontana, born and raised in Anzio. She recounts unspeakable horrors, filtered through the kaleidoscopic memories of a childhood shaken by an unexpected cataclysm. In the mind of a five-year-old girl, the war appeared as an unusual and complex game, though not without its challenges and fears. However, there are also stories like that of the late Alfredo Rinaldi, whose family came from Villa Santa Lucia (FR), a town near the Gustav Line in Cassino. After the landing, he was "adopted" by an American soldier and, at the age of sixteen, found himself wearing a uniform. His unofficial service in the army of the overseas liberators began as a kitchen assistant, later as a mechanic's helper in a workshop, and eventually as a driver. He triumphantly entered Rome with the Allies in June 1944 but also shared their hardest moments - such as when he ended up in a minefield and was rescued by his comrades. His adventure, worthy of a Hollywood screenplay, ended the day after the Americans departed for France.