MUSSOLINI: SON OF THE CENTURY — Joe Wright gazes into the abyss

Joe Wright 's known for Oscar-winning WWII epics like DARKEST HOUR. But his latest look at the era is a different animal: The nightmarish series MUSSOLINI: SON OF THE CENTURY, about the rise of the godfather of fascism. Joe tells host Rico Gagliano about the Italian dictator, the echoes he sees in politics today... and why he spent his own teen years blasting '30s pop tunes. MUSSOLINI: SON OF THE CENTURY is now streaming on MUBI in the US, Canada, Latin America, Turkey and India. To stream some of the films we've covered on the podcast, check out the collection Featured on the MUBI Podcast . Availability of films varies depending on your country. MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI makes, acquires, curates, and champions extraordinary films, connecting them to audiences all over the world. A place to discover ambitious new films and singular voices, from iconic directors to emerging auteurs. Each carefully chosen by MUBI’s curators.

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This episode is 23:17 long.

This episode was published on Oct 30, 2025.

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