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Fascism in Colour
“The dramatic and violent story of Italy under Fascism told on film for the first time”
7.5 / 10• 2006• 1h 41m•NR• English
DocumentaryHistory
Storyline
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.)
Cast & Crew
Bill Paterson
Narrator (voice)
Lead
Stefano Fregni
Ettore Ovazza
AL
Adrian Lyttleton
Self
AS
Alexander Stille
Self
EG
Emilio Gentile
Self
JP
John Pollard
Self
RM
Robert Mallett
Self
RD
Roy Domenico
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Chris Oxley's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Fascism in Colour is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
