Joe Wright on the Importance of Making Benito Mussolini Series ‘M’: It’s a ‘Howl Against the Current Rise of the Far-Right’

As a lover of historical dramas and a keen observer of the human condition, I find Joe Wright’s work to be nothing short of captivating. His latest masterpiece, “M. Son of the Century,” not only showcases his exceptional storytelling prowess but also serves as a timely reminder of the perils of populism.


As a fervent admirer, I find myself at the esteemed Venice Film Festival with another historical masterpiece under my direction – the high-end TV drama “M. Son of the Century.” This compelling series delves into the rise of Benito Mussolini, offering a chilling reflection on power and its acquisition. With populist leaders emerging in various corners of the globe today, this series seems eerily timely, serving as a stark reminder of history’s cyclical nature

“The film ‘M’, inspired by Antonio Scurati’s renowned novel, portrays the rise of Fascism in Italy with a unique perspective. Luca Marinelli, known for his roles in ‘The Eight Mountains’ and ‘Martin Eden’, embodies Mussolini during the time frame spanning from 1919, when he established the fascist party in Italy, to 1925, when, after seizing power with the March on Rome in 1922, Mussolini delivered a notorious speech in the Italian Chamber of Deputies declaring himself as a dictator.”

“M” is a production of Sky Studios, overseen by Lorenzo Mieli for The Apartment Pictures, a company owned by Fremantle, in partnership with Pathé and Small Forward. This series was primarily filmed at Cinecittà Studios in Rome and will air on Sky network in 2025 across its European regions including the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. International distribution will be managed by Fremantle.”

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How did “M” come to be?

I encountered Lorenzo Mieli during our respective promotional activities; he was promoting “The Hand of God” while I was promoting “Cyrano.” Our paths crossed frequently, and I hold his work in high regard. During one of our encounters, I expressed my admiration for Stefano Bises’ screenwriting in “Gomorrah.” He then proposed a potential collaboration about Mussolini, which I readily agreed to. Given my concerns regarding the growing influence of the far-right populism, this project seemed like an opportunity for me to explore and understand the origins of this movement

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How did you come up with the show’s bold concept?

The idea, the concept was a kind of mash-up between “Man With a Movie Camera” [the 1929 seminal avant-guarde doc by Dziga Vertov], Howard Hawks’ Scarface and ’90s rave culture, which seemed to have a lot of ties back to the futurist movement.

Talk to me about casting Luca Marinelli and how you guys worked together.

Lorenzo Mieli suggested that I meet Luca and watch his work. I did and discovered a talent that I’d never come into contact with before. We met and discussed and shared our fears and concerns, but found that we were quite simpatico in terms of our need to make this piece of work despite our fears, or maybe because of our fears. Working with Luca has been one of the great privileges of my life. I genuinely believe that he is one of the greatest actors living today. He’s certainly up there with Gary Oldman. And we had a very, very, very close relationship. It was tender and honest and very open. It was important to both of us that we really dug deep into ourselves in relation to this character, and even found parts of ourselves that were reflected in him. We both agreed that we wanted to make sure that he was a real human being, and that our portrayal of him was honest. He is the politicization of toxic masculinity, and he is the worst of all of us. So we had to dig down and find that. Because it can’t just be a kind of political history lesson — it has to be a story about a human being. It has to be honest.

Joe Wright on the Importance of Making Benito Mussolini Series ‘M’: It’s a ‘Howl Against the Current Rise of the Far-Right’

What distinctive characteristic of Benito Mussolini do people often find echoes in contemporary global politics when observing similar figures?

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The production mirrors an artistic mosaic, much like techno music does, and this seemed fitting for the subject matter. We frequently provide multiple perspectives, giving off a somewhat cubist vibe. In a Brechtian manner, there was a sense of staged elements within the piece. Despite the raw and personal performances, there’s an underlying sense that what we present is not a true documentary, but rather a creation crafted specifically for you, rooted entirely in fact. This is the truth of what occurred

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2024-09-05 14:17