Is convicted fraudster Berlusconi to return to Italian government?

Made in Italy, 2013 - Silvio Berlusconi has been convicted of fraud, and facing charges for paying for an under age prostitute, but is he still the most popular politician in Italy? For downloads and more info visit: http://www.journeyman.tv/64979/short-films/made-in-italy.html As Italy s elections hit a stalemate, this report produced immediately before the vote offers a strong insight to the issues at the heart of the deadlock. Featuring all 4 of the top players, it explores a fragile economy and pantomime politics. "A lot of our leaders look like they arrived yesterday from the moon. Instead, they ve been in a crucial position for 20 years." Chairman of Ferrari, Luca di Montezemolo, is deeply frustrated. Along with a number of other top Italian entrepreneurs, he believes that brand Italy is being tarnished across Europe by the country s poor political leadership. "Berlusconi has been a big delusion. He announced the liberal revolution and unfortunately he didn t do it." Italy changes governments like a Milan model changes outfits and now that it s all up for grabs again this weekend, is there really much of a chance any of the four front-runners can change things for the better? Bersani, the man many are tipping to lead Italy after the elections, says his top priority will be to repeal laws that have allowed Berlusconi to avoid prison, despite having more than 100 cases brought against him. Yet Berlusconi s chances are improving in the polls and it s expected his party will control the Senate. Meanwhile, current leader Mario Monti, the man they call Super Mario after he pulled Italy back from the brink of economic collapse, looks set to be thrown out by voters. "I cannot claim to have the glamour and the ability to entertain audiences that my predecessor, Mr Berlusconi, is very excellent at," Monti shrugs. Whatever the result this weekend, it is sure to be a dramatic battle. Produced by ABC Australia. Ref - 5726 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world s most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world s top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you ll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.