I 600 giorni di Salò

The film presents a detailed examination of the Italian Social Republic, which emerged in September 1943 following the armistice with the Allies and the liberation of Benito Mussolini. Set against the backdrop of Salò, on the shores of Lake Garda, the documentary highlights the struggle to maintain a fascist state during a time of significant upheaval and conflict.

Utilizing largely unpublished footage, I 600 giorni di Salò reconstructs the dramatic narrative of nineteen months filled with violence and repression. The film addresses how the republic sought to regain popular support while ultimately becoming a tool of German oppression, culminating in its downfall in April 1945 as Allied forces advanced. It captures a critical chapter in Italy's history, marked by destruction and political strife.