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Vincere
The story of Mussolini's secret lover, Ida Dalser, and their son Albino.
The story of Mussolini's secret lover, Ida Dalser, and their son Albino.
Drama, History - 2009
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The story of the descent into madness of Mussolini's secret first wife, Ida Dasler, who was seduced by his passion and vigour but blind to the fascist dictator's many flaws. A historical drama with the passion, lyricism and tragedy of a classical Italian opera. Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
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Rated:
UNRATED
Runtime:
128 min
Release date:
19 May 2009
Country:
IT
Languages:
German, Italian
Budget:
$13,000,000
Revenue:
$5,701,481
Awards:
47 wins & 33 nominations.

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
Vincere is a thrilling period drama about the power of delusions.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
8 Apr 2010
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The untold story of how fascist strongman Benito Mussolini rose to power by trampling on the woman who loved him is a bracingly cinematic lesson in how all politics is personal.
– Joe Williams,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
15 Apr 2010
fresh:
Bellocchio has turned the story of Mussolini's discarded wife and son into a movie that has some of the bully swagger and excess of Il Duce himself.
– Jonathan F. Richards,
Film.com,
11 May 2010
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An astute study of amour fou and a cautionary tale about how the worship of false idols can lead to personal and national collapse.
– David Jenkins,
Time Out,
13 May 2010
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Carol Crivelli's soaring classical score heightens Bellochio's operatic tendencies.
– Joshua Katzman,
Chicago Reader,
30 Dec 2010
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