Vincere

"The story of Mussolini's secret lover, Ida Dalser, and their son Albino."

2009 2h 8m IT

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★6.7TMDB · 169

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Synopsis

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The story of the descent into madness of Mussolini's secret first wife, Ida Dasler, who was seduced by his passion and vigor but blind to the fascist dictator's many flaws.

“The story of Mussolini's secret lover, Ida Dalser, and their son Albino.”

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Cast

Giovanna Mezzogiorno
Ida Dalser
Filippo Timi
Benito Mussolini
Fausto Russo Alesi
Riccardo Paicher
Michela Cescon
Rachele Guidi
Pier Giorgio Bellocchio
Pietro Fedele
Corrado Invernizzi
Dottor Cappelletti
Paolo Pierobon
Giulio Bernardi
Bruno Cariello
Giudice

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marco Bellocchio
Writers: Marco Bellocchio, Marco Bellocchio, Daniela Ceselli
Languages: German, Italian
Countries: Italy, France

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MONEY

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Earned back only 44% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, Italian.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marco Bellocchio, shot by Daniele Ciprì. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Carlo Crivelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Francesca Calvelli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Filippo Timi and Fausto Russo Alesi carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Marco Bellocchio directs. Daniele Ciprì behind the camera. Carlo Crivelli scores. Francesca Calvelli cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Italy, France. Dialogue in German, Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 44% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, Italian.
4International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.
5Directed by Marco Bellocchio, shot by Daniele Ciprì. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Carlo Crivelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Francesca Calvelli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Filippo Timi and Fausto Russo Alesi carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "The story of Mussolini's secret lover, Ida Dalser, and their son Albino.".
10IMDB entry: tt1156173 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Released under 12 different titles around the world.