The Smile of the Leader
Il sorriso del capo
Synopsis
Using astounding footage from the Luce archives (newsreels, but also true films) Il sorriso del capo/The Smile of the Leader shows how propaganda works, presents everyday life in its most revealing details, and describes a country's "education". Marco Bechis explores the feeling of consensus: he tells us where it originates, what tools are used to spread it, how it is opposed. The thread running through the film is a voice, enigmatic until the end, narrating in the first person what it is like to grow up under fascism.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Bechis
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Bechis, Gigi Riva
- Original Score
- Pericle Odierna
- Original Title
- Il sorriso del capo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà, Karta Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Bechis
Marco Bechis, Gigi Riva
Pericle Odierna
Alvise Tedesco
Marco Bechis, Iacopo Patierno
Marco Bechis, Luciano Sovena
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Bechis
Director
Marco Bechis
Producer
Luciano Sovena
Producer
Pericle Odierna
Original Music Composer
Alvise Tedesco
Director of Photography
Marco Bechis
Editor
Iacopo Patierno
Editor
Marco Bechis
Writer
Marco Bechis
Screenplay
Gigi Riva
Writer
Gigi Riva
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Smile of the Leader
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What is The Smile of the Leader about?
Using astounding footage from the Luce archives (newsreels, but also true films) Il sorriso del capo/The Smile of the Leader shows how propaganda works, presents everyday life in its most revealing details, and describes a country's "education". Marco Bechis explores the feeling of consensus: he tells us where it originates, what tools are used to spread it, how it is opposed. The thread running through the film is a voice, enigmatic until the end, narrating in the first person what it is like to grow up under fascism.
Who directed The Smile of the Leader?
The Smile of the Leader was directed by Marco Bechis.
Who stars in The Smile of the Leader?
The principal cast of The Smile of the Leader includes Benito Mussolini.
When was The Smile of the Leader released and how long is it?
The Smile of the Leader was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Smile of the Leader?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Smile of the Leader was composed by Pericle Odierna.