March on Rome

"March on Rome", directed by Dino Risi in 1962, offers a comical perspective on historical events. The film stars Vittorio Gassman and Ugo Tognazzi as two unsuspecting young men who become newly recruited members of Benito Mussolini's infamous Black Shirts. As the duo is thrown into the midst of the chaotic March on Rome, they navigate their way through this tumultuous period with a remarkable degree of naivety and hilarity. The film cleverly uses comedy to explore the serious themes of political ideology, blind loyalty, and manipulation that surround such historical events. It serves as both an entertaining journey for viewers and a thought-provoking examination of the complex nature of power and persuasion.