The Smile of the Leader
Nov 27, 2011 · 1h 15m
Director
Marco BechisOverview
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.
Cast of The Smile of the Leader
Crew of The Smile of the Leader
Marco BechisDirector, Producer, Editor, Idea, Script, Story, Writer, Screenplay
Gigi RivaScript, Idea, Story, Writer, Screenplay- Luciano SovenaProducer
- Pericle OdiernaMusic, Original Music Composer
- Alvise TedescoDirector of Photography, Cinematography
- Iacopo PatiernoEditor
- Filippo CerediAssistant Director
- Giovannella RendiAssistant Director
About The Smile of the Leader
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…
When was The Smile of the Leader released?
The Smile of the Leader was released on November 27, 2011.
How long is The Smile of the Leader?
The Smile of the Leader runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
Who directed The Smile of the Leader?
The Smile of the Leader was directed by Marco Bechis.
Who is in the cast of The Smile of the Leader?
The cast of The Smile of the Leader includes Benito Mussolini (Self).