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Mussolini: The First Fascist

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Creator: Serge de Sampigny
Release date: 2022-10-23
Runtime: 54m
Language: French
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Network: France 5
Status: Ended
Country: France
Studio: Histodoc

About Mussolini: The First Fascist

Mussolini: The First Fascist is a 2022 web series in the Documentary and War & Politics genres, created by Serge de Sampigny, starring Jacques Gamblin, Benito Mussolini and Piero Gandini. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes, and originally aired on France 5. It holds an average rating of 8.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mussolini: The First Fascist in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Mussolini seized power in Italy in 1922, after his March on Rome. He would hold it in his grasp until his death in 1945, establishing a dictatorship that lasted more than 20 years. Long considered a buffoon and a second-rate dictator, Il Duce invented fascism that was imitated by Hitler, who viewed the Italian as his political master. He wanted to transform his country into a warrior nation and promised Italians a return to the grandeur of the Roman Empire. He governed by violence and trickery and was one of the first populist leaders of modern times, leading his country into the catastrophe of the World War II. But who was Mussolini, this former teacher who came from the extreme left to become a newspaper editor and creator of the Fascist Party? Why did he ally himself with Hitler? Were the Italians really behind him? With archives and interviews with the last-surviving witnesses of the era, this portrait takes a look back at one of the most notorious dictators of the 20th century.

Seasons (1)

Season 12 eps · 2022

Cast

Jacques Gamblin

Narrator (voice)

Benito Mussolini

Self (archive footage)

Piero Gandini

Self - Son of a fascist industrialist

Santino Picchetti

Self - Former communist deputy

Marta Badoni

Self - Daughter of a fascist industrialist

King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy

Self (archive footage)

Adriano Monti

Self - Fascist activist

Aldo Bonucci

Self - Fascist activist

Carlo Benvenuti

Self - Son of a fascist activist

Silvana Ajò Cagli

Self - Victim of Mussolini

Antonio Tombesi

Self - Fascist activist

Lidia Menapace

Self - Anti-fascist resistant

Themes & keywords

italydictatorfascismrise and falldictatorshipportrait of a dictator

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mussolini: The First Fascist in Canada?+

Mussolini: The First Fascist is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Mussolini: The First Fascist on Netflix?+

Mussolini: The First Fascist is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of Mussolini: The First Fascist are there?+

Mussolini: The First Fascist has 1 season and 2 episodes in total.

Who stars in Mussolini: The First Fascist?+

Mussolini: The First Fascist stars Jacques Gamblin, Benito Mussolini, Piero Gandini, Santino Picchetti and Marta Badoni.

When did Mussolini: The First Fascist come out?+

Mussolini: The First Fascist is a 2022 web series created by Serge de Sampigny.

What genre is Mussolini: The First Fascist?+

Mussolini: The First Fascist is Documentary and War & Politics series.

Who created Mussolini: The First Fascist?+

Mussolini: The First Fascist was created by Serge de Sampigny.