Described by some as an Italian version of Inglourious Basterds , the film uses a stylized, almost comic-book aesthetic, complete with animated sequences and an anachronistic soundtrack. For example, the opening features a 1940s cabaret cover of the Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black".

The film centers on (Pietro Castellitto), a black-market entrepreneur and arms dealer who discovers the location of Mussolini's hidden gold—the "Duce's treasure"—tucked away in the high-security "Black Zone" of Milan.

Reviews are generally mixed. Critics on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes praise the stylish cinematography, fast pace, and the performance of Matilde De Angelis. However, others have criticized the "rushed" planning of the heist and characters that sometimes feel like caricatures. Robbing Mussolini (2022)