Mussolini – Son of the Century

Name: Mussolini – Son of the Century
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Released: 2025
Rating: 81.66499999999999
Cast: Luca Marinelli, Francesco Russo, Barbara Chichiarelli, Benedetta Cimatti, Federico Majorana

2025·TV Show

8Episodes in1Season

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About

Chronicling the rise to power of Benito Mussolini, from 1919 to the assassination of Giacomo Matteotti.

DNA

Genres: Political Drama Biographical Drama Historical Drama
Mood: MelancholicDarkDramaticPatrioticThought-Provoking
Themes: Corruption Of PowerThe Cost Of AmbitionHistorical PerspectiveRise Of DictatorshipPolitical Intrigue
Plot: Rise To PowerFascist IdeologyPolitical ManipulationConsolidation Of PowerOpposition SuppressionElection RiggingCharismatic LeadershipPropaganda Campaigns
Pacing: Building SuspenseModerate
Narrative: FlashbacksNonlinear NarrativeMultiple Perspectives
Dialog: Philosophical DiscussionsRhetorical QuestionsPassionate Speeches
Character Types: Charismatic LeaderRevolutionaryPolitical Strategist
Time: 1930s1920s1940sItaly's Historical Period
Place: Urban CityscapeSmall TownGovernment OfficesRural Italy
Cinematic Style: Long TakesHandheld Camera WorkHigh Contrast LightingPeriod-Accurate Sets
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate CostumesPolitical Rally SetsHistoric Landmarks

Sequels and Prequels

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Crew

Directed by:

Paolo Carnera, Seamus McGarvey, Joe Wright

Written by:

Stefano Bises, Davide Serino, Antonio Scurati

Produced by:

Valerio Bonelli, Paolo Sorrentino, Joe Wright

Composed by:

Tom Rowlands

Cast

Luca Marinelli

Benito Mussolini

Francesco Russo

Cesare Rossi

Barbara Chichiarelli

Margherita Sarfatti

Benedetta Cimatti

Rachele Mussolini

Federico Majorana

Amerigo Dumini

Lorenzo Zurzolo

Italo Balbo

Federico Mainardi

Albino Volpi

Maurizio Lombardi

Emilio De Bono

Gianmarco Vettori

Dino Grandi

Gaetano Bruno

Giacomo Matteotti

Paolo Pierobon

Gabriele D’Annunzio

Daniele Trombetti

Cesare Forni

Gianluca Gobbi

Cesare Maria de Vecchi

Vincenzo Nemolato

Vittorio Emanuele III

Cosima Centurioni

Bianca Ceccato

Roberto De Francesco

Prefetto di Milano

Taiyo Yamanouchi

Harukichi Shimoi

Alberto Astorri

Luigi Facta

Gabriele Falsetta

Roberto Farinacci

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