The Fascist

The Fascist

1961 · 100 min · IT · 6.9 (75 votes)
Dir. Luciano Salce · Starring Ugo Tognazzi, Georges Wilson, Mireille Granelli, Stefania Sandrelli, Gianrico Tedeschi, Elsa Vazzoler · Music Ennio Morricone
ComedyWar

1944. Primo Arcovazzi is a fanatical and dim-witted Fascist Party militiaman who accepts to escort an opponent of the regime to Rome in the hope of be promoted — still oblivious as ever to the forthcoming fall of the regime.

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A darkly funny, yet somber journey through war-torn Italy. It's a cynical look at blind faith and the absurdities of conflict, where unexpected bonds form amidst the ruins. Expect sharp satire and a touch of existential dread.

darkly comedicsatiricalabsurdistwearysteadyItalian neorealismblack comedywartime dramawarideologyunlikely friendshipfutility