You may not learn a lot of historical facts surrounding the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini’s reign by watching director Marco Bellocchio’s latest film, Vincere. But you will be highly entertained. It’s not that there isn’t a lot of history packed into the film; it’s just that because it was made for an Italian audience there isn’t a lot of explanation or perspective given to the facts it presents. But so what? Ten minutes of watching Bellocchio’s Mussolini work his way up the ranks of Italian politics will have you making a mental note to get a biography of the man from Amazon.com when you get home.
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