Vincere

Vincere

128 mins | Drama, History | May 19, 2009

The story of the descent into madness of Mussolini's secret first wife, Ida Dasler, who was seduced by his passion and vigour but blind to the fascist dictator's many flaws. A historical drama with the passion, lyricism and tragedy of a classical Italian opera. Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.

Vincere

128 mins | Drama, History | May 19, 2009

Vincere
The story of the descent into madness of Mussolini's secret first wife, Ida Dasler, who was seduced by his passion and vigour but blind to the fascist dictator's many flaws. A historical drama with the passion, lyricism and tragedy of a classical Italian opera. Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
IMDb rating 6.8
Producers Celluloid Dreams, RAI, Offside, 01 Distribution
Original title Vincere
Directors Marco Bellocchio
Writers Marco Bellocchio

Cast

Giovanna Mezzogiorno

as Ida Dalser

Filippo Timi

as Benito Mussolini

Corrado Invernizzi

as Dottor Cappelletti

Fausto Russo Alesi

as Riccardo Paicher

Michela Cescon

as Rachele Guidi

Pier Giorgio Bellocchio

as Pietro Fedele

Paolo Pierobon

as Giulio Bernardi

Bruno Cariello

as Giudice

Francesca Picozza

as Adelina Dalser

Simona Nobili

as Madre Superiora

Vanessa Scalera

as Suora Misericordiosa

Giovanna Mori

as Tedesca

Patrizia Bettini

as Cantante

Silvia Ferretti

as Scarpette rosse

Corinne Castelli

as Lacrime

Fabrizio Costella

as Benito Albino Mussolini da bambino

Elena Presti

as gallerista d'arte

Michele Chiadò

as Medico Questura Anziano

Gilda Postiglione Turco

as Seconda Suora Moncalieri