Movies and TvShows featuring "italian-politics" theme.

This miniseries chronicles the life of Benito Mussolini, from his early days as a journalist to his rise as the dictator of fascist Italy. It explores his relationships, both personal and political, and the impact he had on Italy and the world.

Follow the intertwining lives and political power plays of various characters during a tumultuous period in Italy's history marked by corruption and scandal.

Satirical television program aired from November 4 to December 18, 2002. The transmission was intended to shed light on a case (of course fantasy) of a missing person, Mario Scafroglia. The hypothesis was that the man had voluntarily lost track of himself, which offered in each episode new food for thought to deepen in a satirical way themes of current affairs, politics and costume, in an attempt to understand the reasons that had driven Scafroglia to flee.

In Rome, a high-ranking police officer commits a murder and tries to cover it up, believing that his position in society will protect him. As the investigation unfolds, he becomes more and more entangled in a web of guilt and paranoia.

The 1978 kidnapping and assassination of former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro by Red Brigades terrorists. In the late 70s, Italy is torn apart by a war: in the history of a Western country, the first government supported by a Communist Party (PCI) is about to take office in an epoch-making alliance with the Nation's traditional bastion of conservatism, the Christian Democrats (DC). Aldo Moro, President of the DC, is the main proponent of this accord. On the very same day of the swearing ceremony of this new government formation, March 16, 1978, Moro is kidnapped in an ambush that leaves his entire police escort dead on the street. Moro's imprisonment will last 55 days: 55 days of hope, fear, negotiation, failure, good intentions and wicked acts. 55 days ending with his corpse abandoned inside a car in the center of Rome, exactly half way between the headquarters of the DC and the PCI.

Loro (2018) is a biographical drama film that delves into the scandalous life of an Italian politician. It explores his relationships, political power, corruption, and the abuses of power that occur within the world of Italian politics. The film takes place in Italy during the 2000s and showcases themes of adultery, prostitution, wealth, and the impact of capitalism on society.

Il Divo is a biographical drama based on the life of the controversial Italian Prime Minister. The movie explores the intricate world of Italian politics, mafia connections, and the political intrigue surrounding the Prime Minister. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, the film showcases the corrupt and shady dealings within the government, as well as the abduction and scandalous events that unfolded during the Prime Minister's tenure. With multiple narrators and a grotesque portrayal of the political ally, Il Divo provides a gripping and intriguing narrative.

The Working Class Goes to Heaven follows the story of a middle-aged factory worker who becomes involved in the turmoil of Italian politics during the 1970s. As he experiences exploitation and struggles with his own mental breakdown, he must navigate the complexities of being a member of the proletariat in a rapidly industrializing society.

World War II is about to end. Benito Mussolini, il Duce, supreme dictator of Fascist Italy, sees his totalitarian dream crumbling and his power slipping away as the terrible day of his ignominious death at the hands of those he so ruthlessly oppressed for more than two decades draws inexorably near.

This is an exposition of the social and political history of renaissance Florentine history, told through dramatized conversations between the main participants, Cosimo de Medici and Brunelleschi.

The making of patriotic films was not rare among FAI productions, and Il bacio della gloria is one example, together with Armi e amori (1913) and Per la Patria! (1915). In this Speech from the Throne, which opened the 14th Legislature, the King of Italy stressed and underscored with his words the period recalling the story of the glorious conquering of Libya, sending warm greetings to the courageous men who fought, and to the heroes who fell, for the loftiness of their country. In a response worthy of these august words, immediately thereafter Pathé released this patriotic film which tells one of the many stories of courage which bring glory to the Italian flag.

The personal and professional story of Ilona Staller, known as Cicciolina, is probably unique: she left communist Hungary and moved to Italy, where she found a fertile environment for a life dedicated to scandal.

A provocative and fictionalized take on the life of Italian media tycoon and politician Silvio Berlusconi, told through a series of interconnected stories set in 2006.

Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 2017. Twenty-five years after the murders of anti-mafia judges Giovanni Falcone, on May 23, 1992, and Paolo Borsellino, on July 19, 1992; and on the occasion of the tributes held in memory of both heroes, skeptical photographer Letizia Battaglia, chronicler of their titanic combat, criticizes the opportunism of shady characters who, like businessman Ciccio Mira, profit from the commemoration of both tragedies.

Baaria is a heartwarming story of a Sicilian family's struggles and triumphs, capturing the essence of life in Italy. From the rise of fascism to the influence of the Mafia, the movie explores themes of love, war, and the pursuit of dreams. Through the eyes of the protagonist, we witness the journey of a boy who becomes a man, facing personal challenges and societal changes along the way.

In the aftermath of the G8 Summit in Genova, Italy, a group of Italian police brutally beat, torture, and rape protesters, resulting in a massive cover-up by the Carabinieri. The film follows the story of a group of prisoners who were brutally abused by the police and the subsequent court case that tries to bring justice to those responsible.

Illustrious Corpses tells the story of a corrupt judge who is murdered, leading to a series of murders and a deep conspiracy involving politicians, the military, and a serial killer. Detective believes there is a cover-up. Set against the backdrop of Italy's political turmoil in the years of lead, the film explores themes of corruption, revenge, and the miscarriage of justice.

Hands over the City (1963) tells the story of a politician and real estate developer's mayoral campaign, filled with corruption and scandal. The film explores the themes of cronyism, deception, and the effects of unethical political practices on a city. Set in 1960s Italy, it exposes the realities of the construction business and the manipulation of public opinion for personal gain. As tensions rise, a cover-up involving a fake accident is revealed, exposing the greed and lies at the heart of the developer's plans. The plot revolves around the struggle between the working class and powerful businessmen, with the city council and government becoming entangled in the web of politics and power.

Girlfriend in a Coma is a documentary that exposes the dire situation of Italian politics and the process of economic and social decline the country has suffered during the last two decades, treating the decline as a warning of what might happen elsewhere in the West. The decline has occurred amid a collapse of moral values and the victory of “Mala Italia” over “Buona Italia”. It has been lauded as being ground-breaking in its creative combination of animation, interviews and hard facts, and has caused fierce controversy in Italy.