In the Name of the Duce


60m 1994

Brief Synopsis

Through charting the unsuccessful mayoral campaign of legislator Alessandra Mussolini--grandaughter of Benito--this documentary exposes how closely connected the recently formed, neo-fascist Alleanza Nazionale party is to the dangerous old-style fascism of Benito.

Film Details

Also Known As
Nel nome del duce
Genre
Documentary
Sequel
Release Date
1994
Location
Naples, Italy

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Through charting the unsuccessful mayoral campaign of legislator Alessandra Mussolini--grandaughter of Benito--this documentary exposes how closely connected the recently formed, neo-fascist Alleanza Nazionale party is to the dangerous old-style fascism of Benito.

Film Details

Also Known As
Nel nome del duce
Genre
Documentary
Sequel
Release Date
1994
Location
Naples, Italy

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1994

Released in United States August 1994

Shown at Locarno International Film Festival August 4-14, 1994.

Shown at Taormina Film Festival July 29 - August 2, 1994.

"In the Name of Duce" is the final installment of director Amos' Gitai's trilogy on the rise of racism in Europe. His previous entries included: "Queen Mary '87" and "In the Valley of Wupper (France/Italy/UK/1993).

Released in United States 1994

Released in United States 1994 (Shown at Taormina Film Festival July 29 - August 2, 1994.)

Released in United States August 1994 (Shown at Locarno International Film Festival August 4-14, 1994.)