The rise of Facisim and of Socialism in Italy during the 20th century is explored in this violent, sprawling film through the lives of two men, one a peasant and the other a landowner, both born on January 1, 1900. Director Bernardo Bertolucci; stars Rob ert De Niro, Gerard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda, Stefania Sandrelli. See also AV # 89601. Closed captioned.