Documentary backdrop image for Bruno and Gina (2014)

Documentary backdrop image for Bruno and Gina (2014)

201464 minPGdocumentary

Bruno and Gina

201464 minPGdocumentary

Two teenage sweethearts exchange letters during wartime, including one from Benito Mussolini to his deceased son.

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Angelo Musciagna,

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Two teenage sweethearts exchange letters during wartime, including one from Benito Mussolini to his deceased son.

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Angelo Musciagnadirector

Beppe Attenedirector

Angelo Musciagnawriter

Beppe Attenewriter

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Bruno, the son of Benito Mussolini, and Gina, his teenage sweetheart, navigated the chaos of war. Their letters reveal their dreams and fears as the world around them crumbled. The film includes Mussolini's own letter to his deceased son, adding a personal layer to their story. Set against the backdrop of Italy during a tumultuous period, it captures the struggles of youth amidst conflict.

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