@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Fascism in Colour
"The dramatic and violent story of Italy under Fascism told on film for the first time"
After the World War I, Mussolini's perspective on life is severely altered; once a willful socialist reformer, now obsessed with the idea of power, he founds the National Fascist Party in 1921 and assumes political power in 1922, becoming the Duce, dictator of Italy. His success encourages Hitler to take power in Germany in 1933, opening the dark road to World War II. (Originally released as a two-part miniseries. Includes colorized archival footage.)
Quick Stats
7.5
TMDB Rating
2
Votes
1h 41m
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Key Crew
DirectorChris Oxley
WriterChris Oxley
ComposerAndrea Conti
EditorSafi Ferrah
Produced by
IWC MediaChannel 5 BroadcastingDiscovery
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Bill Paterson
Narrator (voice)
Stefano Fregni
Ettore Ovazza
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Adrian Lyttleton
Self
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Alexander Stille
Self
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Emilio Gentile
Self
J
John Pollard
Self
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Robert Mallett
Self
R
Roy Domenico
Self
Stanley G. Payne
Self
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Benito Mussolini
Self (archive footage)
Edda Ciano Mussolini
Self (archive footage)
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Self (archive footage)
Galeazzo Ciano
Self (archive footage)
