Cine italiano a la luz del neorrealismo

Please conduct a brief research on the history of Italy before and during the second world war. Find out who Benito Mussolini was and find more about the meaning of fascism as well as Mussolini´s involvement with the Nationalist Fascist Party (PNF).  Another key figure you should read about is Antonio Gramsci. Please print and bring all your notes to class (August 3rd). Do not forget to share the websites, books, and videos (url´s) that you used as references for your homework.