Artefacts

Fiamme nere

Artefact Type:

theatrical piece

Description:
This 1934 drama is a significant example of propaganda theatre. The main theme is the 'redemption' of the protagonist intended as a dramatic conversion, occurred through the sacrifice of a beloved one, from socialism to fascism, that is, from perdition to salvation. This theme is addressed by telling the story of three brothers with opposed political views, managing a power plant in the years after WW1 (the first two acts take place during the 'biennio rosso').

First Performance Date:
1935-01-28
Author:
> Giulio Bucciolini
Author:
> Mario Foresi
Director:
> Luigi Carini
Actor:
> Maria Melato
Actor:
> Compagnia d'Arte Scenica Melato-Carini-Mari
Actor:
> Febo Mari
Actor:
> Renato Fustagni
Actor:
> Giulio Oppi
Actor:
> Pina Torniai
First Performance Theatre:
> Teatro La Pergola
Theatre Location:
> Florence
Genre:
> Drama

Tags: State art Nationalism New Man Realism Crisis of the West or Western Civilization Totalitarian consent