Sono Tornato May 2026

: Roughly 80 years after his death, Benito Mussolini (played by Massimo Popolizio ) mysteriously reappears in Piazza Vittorio, Rome. Confused by modern technology and the state of the nation, he initially wonders if he is in Rome or Addis Ababa.

: Mussolini becomes a viral sensation on social media and eventually a TV star. Television executives, seeing him as a ratings goldmine, give him a "new balcony"—a reality program—from which he can address the masses once again. Themes and Satire Sono tornato

The film serves as a "tragicomedy" that holds a mirror up to contemporary Italian society. It explores how the same issues that plagued the country decades ago—such as political corruption, poverty, and social unrest—make the population vulnerable to the charms of a "strongman" figure. It highlights the power of modern media to normalize extremist views under the guise of entertainment. Sono tornato (2018) : Roughly 80 years after his death, Benito

The 2018 film (I'm Back) is a satirical black comedy that imagines the sudden return of dictator Benito Mussolini to modern-day Italy. Directed by Luca Miniero , the movie is a remake of the German film Look Who's Back ( Er Ist Wieder Da ), substituting Adolf Hitler with the Italian Duce. Plot Summary Television executives, seeing him as a ratings goldmine,

: Andrea Canaletti (Frank Matano), an aspiring filmmaker struggling for success, accidentally captures Mussolini on film. Believing him to be a dedicated method actor or cosplayer, Canaletti decides to film a documentary about him.

: The duo travels across Italy, interacting with ordinary citizens. These scenes often feature unscripted vignettes where real people react to "Mussolini". To Canaletti's surprise, the Duce’s populist rhetoric and critiques of modern politics resonate deeply with the public.