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THE YEARS OF LEAD
3 episodes x 45 minutes Black & White - Betacam SP/PAL with M&E and Italian
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An enlightening documentary full of unseen footage of
the years when terrorism reigned in Italy. Called the "Anni Di
Piombo", literally the "Years of Lead" in Italian. A
historical revocation which reports with accurate footage and
documentation the targets of the extremist fringe groups and the
responsibilities of the political powers. Episode one: Terrorist Attacks, Kidnappings and
Massacres During the ‘60s the student movements, born in the
States and in Paris spread through Italy, driven by the Communists. This
is when the "Anni di Piombo" (the Lead Years) began and the
consequent wave of terrorists attacks, kidnappings and massacres which
literally brought the country down on its knees. The programme documents,
from an overall view using in some cases unpublished material, the tragic
events which filled the darkest years of the "new" Italy. Episode two: Piazza Fontana: The Anatomy of a Massacre The Piazza Fontana Massacre on December 12, 1969 caused
16 deaths and numerous people were wounded and lead to a great deal of
tension in Italy. Many thought it was the fault of the so-called
"State Massacre", many blamed the extreme right-wing fringe
groups, and others believed that the Mafia and the Camorra were involved.
The programme takes an in-depth look at this massacre and the tragic
events which are connected to it. Episode three: The Thirst for Terrorism and Power During the night of March 14, 1972 the Italian
billionaire Giangiacomo Feltrinelli was killed. Wiped out by an explosion
whilst he was (non capisco cosa vuol dire qui - un milliardario lavora sui
pali dell’alta tensione) in Milan. The left-wing extremists blamed it on
the State, not only, they even circulated a series of documentaries to
prove it but which were, naturally, totally untrue. This programme is a unique study which unveils many
buried facts of the Years of Lead and puts the spotlight on the
responsibilities of the left-wing extremists.