For the next session of TALK TO A SERIAL EYE, our online talk format that brings you conversations with our accomplished alumni and some of our incredible teachers of the Serial Eyes Faculty, we will discuss the making of the series M – SON OF THE CENTURY. Our Serial Eyes Alumnus Davide Serino from season 4, co-writer of the series, will have a chat with Katrin Merkel (Serial Eyes Head of Studies) and Donna Sharpe (Writer, Teacher and Mentor at Serial Eyes)
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Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM (CET)
Duration: 50-minute talk, followed by a 10-minute Q&A
Guests:
- Davide Serino – Serial Eyes#4 Alumnus (class 2017) & Co-Writer of M – SON OF THE CENTURY
- Donna Sharpe, Writer, Teacher and Mentor at Serial Eyes
What to expect:
- Writing Mussolini:
In this session, Davide will dive deep into the process of writing M – SON OF THE CENTURY, a gripping historical drama that focuses on the rise of Italian Dictator Benito Mussolini in the 1920s. The series, based on the 2018 novel of the same name, is a complex portrayal of the early years of Mussolini’s power and the challenges of writing such a controversial and iconic historical figure.
- Challenges of Historical Drama:
Davide will share the unique challenges of adapting real-life figures into a fictional narrative, balancing the need for historical accuracy with the demands of storytelling for television. The series aims to provide a compelling, engaging portrayal of Mussolini while exploring the social and political upheaval of 1920s Italy.
- Collaboration with International Director Joe Wright:
One of the highlights of the session will be a discussion on the collaboration between Davide Serino and renowned international director Joe Wright. Davide will explain how they navigated the creative process together and how Wright’s vision helped shape the final product.
- Creative Process and Teamwork:
Davide will provide insights into the collaborative writing process, revealing how he and the writing team approached the development of Mussolini’s character and the overall narrative arc of the series. He will discuss how the team worked with historical consultants to ensure accuracy and how the script evolved through various drafts.