Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy
Baci rubati: amori omosessuali nell'Italia fascista
Synopsis
Through letters, diaries and personal testimonies, an account of the complexity and variety of experiences of LGBT Italians during the Fascist dictatorship of Benito Mussolini (1922-43); intimate words that contrast with the lyrics of popular songs and the propaganda of the time, obsessed with extolling the myths of virility, femininity and motherhood and constrained by sexual repression.
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Luca Ward
The Scientist
Francesco Baj
Sailor (voice)
Stefano Brusa
Soldier #1 (voice)
Fabrizio Bucci
Raimondo (voice)
Daniela Calò
Maria (voice)
Alessandro Cappa
Giovanni Comisso (voice)
Marco Fumarola
Police Officer (voice)
Stefano Macchi
Soldier #2 (voice)
Andrea Moretti
Mogliana Youth (voice)
Corrado Oddi
Filippo de Pisis (voice)
Rocco Tedeschi
Ottone Rosai (voice)
Valentina Cervi
Additional Voice (voice)
Sabrina Impacciatore
Additional Voice (voice)
Neri Marcorè
Additional Voice (voice)
Gianni Rossi Barilli
Self - Journalist
Francesco Gnerre
Self - Professor
Giovanni Dall'Orto
Self - Historian
Dario Petrosino
Self - Historian
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriella Romano, Fabrizio Laurenti
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriella Romano, Fabrizio Laurenti
- Original Score
- Ugo Laurenti
- Original Title
- Baci rubati: amori omosessuali nell'Italia fascista
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriella Romano, Fabrizio Laurenti
Gabriella Romano, Fabrizio Laurenti
Ugo Laurenti
Fabrizio Laurenti, Niccolò Palomba
Patrizia Penzo
Enrico Bufalini, Maura Cosenza
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriella Romano
Writer
Fabrizio Laurenti
Director of Photography
Ugo Laurenti
Original Music Composer
Patrizia Penzo
Editor
Fabrizio Laurenti
Writer
Enrico Bufalini
Producer
Gabriella Romano
Director
Fabrizio Laurenti
Director
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What is Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy about?
Through letters, diaries and personal testimonies, an account of the complexity and variety of experiences of LGBT Italians during the Fascist dictatorship of Benito Mussolini (1922-43); intimate words that contrast with the lyrics of popular songs and the propaganda of the time, obsessed with extolling the myths of virility, femininity and motherhood and constrained by sexual repression.
Who directed Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy?
Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy was directed by Gabriella Romano, Fabrizio Laurenti.
Who stars in Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy?
The principal cast of Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy includes Luca Ward, Francesco Baj, Stefano Brusa, Fabrizio Bucci, Daniela Calò.
When was Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy released and how long is it?
Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy was composed by Ugo Laurenti.