The film "Fiume o Morte!" explores the historical events of 1919 when Gabriele D’Annunzio occupied the city of Fiume and established the Italian Regency of Carnaro, influencing Benito Mussolini. The screening on Friday, April 10th, includes a Q&A session with director Igor Bezinović, moderated by writer Nick Newman. On Saturday, April 11th, the 2:00 PM screening will feature a Q&A with director Igor Bezinović, moderated by film critic Richard Brody, while the 5:15 PM screening will include an introduction by director Igor Bezinović.

Fiume o Morte! with Igor Bezinović (Director), Nick Newman (Moderator)

Through dramatic reconstruction and documentary asides, the spirit of Italian poet, playwright, journalist, aristocrat and army officer Gabriele D’Annunzio is captured, presenting the nascent fascism in his attempts to forge a new state in the aftermath of the First World War.