FIDMarseille Hosts Major International Documentary Festival Highlighting Political Nonfiction

The resurgence and legacy of fascism continue to provoke significant debate and cultural reflection in 2025. The Festival International de Cinéma de Marseille (FIDMarseille) reaffirmed its political commitment by showcasing provocative films like Cuadro Negro, which critiques military pageantry and authoritarianism through a confounding docu-fiction lens. Intellectual discourse critiques the elastic and often misused concept of "neofascism" in political rhetoric, highlighting how labels like "fascism" and "extreme right" are frequently conflated without clear distinction, complicating anti-fascist movements. In the United States, concerns about parallels between Donald Trump's presidency and the rise of Hitler’s dictatorship emphasize the chilling erosion of democratic norms and the use of cruelty as a political tool. Meanwhile, historical examination in Italy reveals how post-fascist society has struggled with collective memory and accountability, illustrated by figures like General Roatta, who transitioned from fascist military roles to positions of power after World War II. Together, these perspectives underscore ongoing struggles with fascism's past and present, reflecting both artistic critique and political analysis.