A documentary on Fascist era architecture in Italy and it's influence on the post WW2 modern architecture mostly in the westernized cultures. What the fascist movement brought forth is a strange mix of overly decorative 19th Century style buildings and early 20th Century modern minimalist buildings.
This documentary does not show you the post WW2 architecture rather it shows strictly the Mussolini era buildings and it is up to the viewer to make the connection with today's world. It is doubtful a person that doesn't share an interest in architecture would actually watch this documentary therefore the producers do not need to 'spell it out' for the average viewer. Personally I believe if anyone who has no interest in art and architecture were to watch this production they would be left wondering what they just watched.
But if you do have an interest in early 20th Century politics, art and architecture, and history you will find this documentary informative, spot on, and entertaining. I found many elements on the monuments to WW1 soldiers to be a real eye opener.
This documentary does not show you the post WW2 architecture rather it shows strictly the Mussolini era buildings and it is up to the viewer to make the connection with today's world. It is doubtful a person that doesn't share an interest in architecture would actually watch this documentary therefore the producers do not need to 'spell it out' for the average viewer. Personally I believe if anyone who has no interest in art and architecture were to watch this production they would be left wondering what they just watched.
But if you do have an interest in early 20th Century politics, art and architecture, and history you will find this documentary informative, spot on, and entertaining. I found many elements on the monuments to WW1 soldiers to be a real eye opener.