The Big Screen at War: Second World War and Luce Newsreels (1940-1945)

  • Carlota Coronado Ruiz Departamento de Historia de la Comunicación Social Facultad de Ciencias de la Información Universidad Complutense de Madrid
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_DCIN.2015.v38.50820
Keywords: Second World War, Italy, Propaganda, Cinema, Newsreels.

Abstract

During the Second World War propaganda became another battlefield. In Italy's case, a favorable public opinion towards the war became a necessity, without creating any unnecessary alarm. For that purpose, one of the most effective instruments in fascist propaganda was used: The Luce cinema news bulletin. This article analyses the portraying of WW2 in newsreels from 1940 to 1945. The most recurring themes are mentioned, along with the new's coverage of wars facts and the great absences due to Mussolini's fascist regime are duly noted.

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Published
2015-10-26
How to Cite
Coronado Ruiz C. (2015). The Big Screen at War: Second World War and Luce Newsreels (1940-1945). Documentación de las Ciencias de la Información, 38, 285-300. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_DCIN.2015.v38.50820
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Vol. 38 (2015)
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Articles

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