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Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy (2021)

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Through letters, diaries and personal testimonies, an account of the complexity and variety of experiences of LGBT Italians during the Fascist dictatorship of Benito Mussolini (1922-43); intimate words that contrast with the lyrics of popular songs and the propaganda of the time, obsessed with extolling the myths of virility, femininity and motherhood and constrained by sexual repression.

Cast & Crew

Director
Gabriella Romano
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    The Scientist Luca Ward
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    Soldier #1 (voice) Stefano Brusa
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    Maria (voice) Daniela Calò
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    Filippo de Pisis (voice) Corrado Oddi
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    Additional Voice (voice) Valentina Cervi
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    Additional Voice (voice) Sabrina Impacciatore
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    Additional Voice (voice) Neri Marcorè
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    Self - Politician (archive footage) Benito Mussolini

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Keywords

  • male homosexuality
  • docudrama
  • female homosexuality
  • sexual repression
  • lgbt
  • italian history
  • 1930s
  • personal stories
  • social prejudice
  • gay theme
  • italian fascism
  • gay artist
  • letters
  • lesbian
  • homosexuality