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202360 minPGdocumentary

Authoritarianism Historical Events

The Dictators: Mussolini

202360 minPGdocumentary

Up to 1 million people died as a result of Benito Mussolini's brutal regime, which was marked by violence and terror in Italy.

Authoritarianism Historical Events

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Up to 1 million people died as a result of Benito Mussolini's brutal regime, which was marked by violence and terror in Italy.

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Ben Sempeydirector

Lisa Pine

Guy Walters

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Benito Mussolini, born to a blacksmith and a school teacher, became the most powerful man in Italy. This documentary details his rise to power as the founder of fascism. It covers Mussolini's violent regime, which led to the deaths of up to 1 million people. The film outlines his methods of control and the brutal policies enacted during his rule. It addresses the significant suffering experienced by many under his dictatorship in the 20th century.

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