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

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

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...

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Main Author: Carlota Coronado Ruiz
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2015-12-01
Series:Documentación de las Ciencias de la Información
Subjects:
Segunda Guerra Mundial
Italia
propaganda
cine
noticiarios.
Online Access:http://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/DCIN/article/view/50820
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Documentación de las Ciencias de la Información
Segunda Guerra Mundial
Italia
propaganda
cine
noticiarios.
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title The Big Screen at War: Second World War and Luce Newsreels (1940-1945)
title_short The Big Screen at War: Second World War and Luce Newsreels (1940-1945)
title_full The Big Screen at War: Second World War and Luce Newsreels (1940-1945)
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publisher Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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publishDate 2015-12-01
description 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.
topic Segunda Guerra Mundial
Italia
propaganda
cine
noticiarios.
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