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Consolidation and maintenance: Mussolini's charisma and propaganda Notes
Short newsreels shown before films helped spread Mussolini’s image, turning cinema into a tool for loyalty and control.
Creation of the Cult of Il Duce
Mussolini presented himself as a man of action, physically strong, heroic, and tirelessly devoted to the nation.
He was shown horse-riding, skiing, fencing, and flying planes to promote an image of fearless leadership.
State propaganda described him as a genius, philosopher, and statesman, suggesting he alone could guide Italy.
The press referred to him as Il Duce rather than prime minister, reinforcing a sense of personal rule above the party or the state.
Schools and public buildings displayed his portraits, while children recited daily pledges of loyalty to his genius.
Mussolini’s self-created image was often exaggerated or false, but it helped build a sense of inevitability and infallibility around his rule.
Control of Media and Censorship
Mussolini, a former journalist, created a centralised Press Office and used his experience to dominate Italian media.
The state banned opposition newspapers and ensured all headlines and articles aligned with Fascist messaging.
Radio and cinema became tools for spreading his image, especially in rural areas and schools, where radios were installed by the state.
Cinemas showed short Fascist newsreels before every film, reinforcing loyalty and disseminating regime achievements.
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