Adriano Olivetti(2013)

He made machines... and enemies

Adriano Olivetti is a historical drama set in post-World War II Italy, following the visionary industrialist who pioneered the nation's first electronic calculator. Driven by an idealistic belief that corporate profit should serve society at large, Olivetti challenges the era's conventional business practices. His radical philosophy—combining technological innovation with social responsibility—attracts both admirers and powerful adversaries threatened by his unconventional approach. The series traces his struggle to realize a transformative industrial model while navigating political pressures and commercial rivalries. Grounded in Italy's economic reconstruction, the narrative explores how one man's ambition to reshape capitalism clashes with entrenched interests determined to protect the status quo.