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.

Director: Fabrizio Laurenti, Gabriella Romano
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 54 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ugo Laurenti
Cinematography: Fabrizio Laurenti
Editing: Patrizia Penzo
Production: Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy about?
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.
Who directed Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy?
Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy was directed by Fabrizio Laurenti, Gabriella Romano.
Who stars in Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy?
Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy stars Luca Ward, Francesco Baj, Stefano Brusa, Fabrizio Bucci, Daniela Calò, Alessandro Cappa.
How long is Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy?
Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy?
Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy produced?
Stolen Kisses: Homosexual Love in Fascist Italy was produced in Italy.