Watch "The Smile of the Leader"
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Quick Facts
| Original Title | Il sorriso del capo |
| Release Date | November 27, 2011 |
| Status | Released |
| Language | EN |
| IMDb ID | tt2238803 |
The Smile of the Leader
5.8/10
Overview
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.
Status: Released
Language: EN