Ben Building: Mussolini, Monuments and Modernism
Synopsis
Having previously investigated the architecture of Hitler and Stalin's regimes, Jonathan Meades turns his attention to another notorious 20th-century European dictator, Mussolini. His travels take him to Rome, Milan, Genoa, the new town of Sabaudia and the vast military memorials of Redipuglia and Monte Grappa. When it comes to the buildings of the fascist era, Meades discovers a dictator who couldn't dictate, with Mussolini caught between the contending forces of modernism and a revivalism that harked back to ancient Rome. The result was a variety of styles that still influence architecture today. Along the way, Meades ponders on the nature of fascism, the influence of the Futurists, and Mussolini's love of a fancy uniform.
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- Director
- Francis Hanly
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Meades
- Original Title
- Ben Building: Mussolini, Monuments and Modernism
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Jonathan Meades
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What is Ben Building: Mussolini, Monuments and Modernism about?
Having previously investigated the architecture of Hitler and Stalin's regimes, Jonathan Meades turns his attention to another notorious 20th-century European dictator, Mussolini. His travels take him to Rome, Milan, Genoa, the new town of Sabaudia and the vast military memorials of Redipuglia and Monte Grappa. When it comes to the buildings of the fascist era, Meades discovers a dictator who couldn't dictate, with Mussolini caught between the contending forces of modernism and a revivalism that harked back to ancient Rome. The result was a variety of styles that still influence architecture today. Along the way, Meades ponders on the nature of fascism, the influence of the Futurists, and Mussolini's love of a fancy uniform.
Who directed Ben Building: Mussolini, Monuments and Modernism?
Ben Building: Mussolini, Monuments and Modernism was directed by Francis Hanly.
Who stars in Ben Building: Mussolini, Monuments and Modernism?
The principal cast of Ben Building: Mussolini, Monuments and Modernism includes Jonathan Meades.
When was Ben Building: Mussolini, Monuments and Modernism released and how long is it?
Ben Building: Mussolini, Monuments and Modernism was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.