MUBI acquires "Mussolini: Son of the Century" for multiple territories

MUBI has acquired the acclaimed eight-part drama series "Mussolini: Son of the Century" for North America, Latin America, Belgium, Luxembourg, Turkey, India, and New Zealand in a multi-territory deal with Fremantle. The title is produced by Sky Studios and Lorenzo Mieli for The Apartment Pictures, a Fremantle company, in co-production with Pathé, in association with Small Forward Productions, in collaboration with Fremantle, Cinecittà S.p.A., and Sky. Fremantle handles global sales.

Directed by BAFTA-winning Joe Wright ("Pride & Prejudice," "Atonement," "Darkest Hour"), starring Luca Marinelli ("Martin Eden," "The Eight Mountains," "The Old Guard") as Benito Mussolini and written by Stefano Bises ("Gomorrah – The Series," "The New Pope," "ZeroZeroZero") and Davide Serino ("1992," "1993," "The King"), the series is based on the bestselling book by Antonio Scurati and follows the rise to power of the infamous Italian political figure Benito Mussolini, and the birth of fascism in Italy.

Premiered at the 81st Venice Film Festival, "Mussolini: Son of the Century" is a scathing contemporary portrait of Mussolini and his political rise, from the formation of the irregular militia of the Fasces of Combat to the imposition of one of the most ferocious dictatorships Italy has ever known.

Christian Vesper, CEO Global Drama & Film, Fremantle, praised their partners: ‘It was really important to us that we found the right partner to help us expand the reach of 'Mussolini: Son of the Century"'and I’ve no doubt that’s exactly what we’ve got in MUBI. I can’t think of a better pair of hands to nurture and celebrate this extraordinary series and help us tell this important story," commented.

FInally, Efe Cakarel, Founder & CEO, MUBI, highlighted the storytelling that defines the company's identity: ‘Fearless storytelling has always been at the heart of MUBI, and no one embodies it more vividly than Joe Wright. With "Mussolini: Son of the Century" he transforms history into pulse-quickening drama — elevated by Luca Marinelli’s searing performance — and proves how the screen can both unsettle and enlighten. We’re honored to bring this extraordinary series to audiences around the world," noted.