Vincere

Vincere

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

Directed by Marco Bellocchio

Produced by Celluloid Dreams, Offside

2009128 min6.7 / 10

A tragic biographical portrait of a woman's psychological unraveling as she becomes entangled with a fascist dictator, exploring delusion, betrayal, and the cost of blind devotion.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Vincere sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Vincere end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is Vincere easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Vincere scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Vincere violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity72

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise40

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Vincere

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Vincere

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Vincere, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Vincere, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Vincere, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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