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Slap the Monster on Page One
Movie

Slap the Monster on Page One(1972)

7.4
NR
82Minutes

In 1970s Italy, a young journalist gets caught up in a murder investigation that brings to light the dark underbelly of politics and media manipulation. As he digs deeper, he uncovers shocking secrets and finds himself framed for the crime. With his reputation and life on the line, he must navigate a web of political corruption and conspiracy to expose the truth.

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Il caso Moro
Movie

Il caso Moro(1986)

7.1
112Minutes

On March 16, 1978, far-left terrorists of the Red Brigades kidnap Aldo Moro, leader of the Christian Democracy, the ruling party in Italy since the end of WWII. 55 days later, his body will be found in the trunk of a car. This is a neutral and factual account of what happened in between.

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Piazza Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy
Movie

Piazza Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy(2012)

7.2
129Minutes

In 1969 Milan, Italy, a bomb explosion at Piazza Fontana shocks the nation. As the investigation unfolds, it uncovers a web of conspiracy involving neo-fascism, terrorism, and state-sponsored violence. The movie delves into the dark period of Italian history known as the Years of Lead, exploring themes of memory, anarchy, and government corruption.

The Goodbye Kiss
Movie

The Goodbye Kiss(2006)

6.9
107Minutes

The Goodbye Kiss is a neo-noir crime thriller set in Italy during the 1990s. The story revolves around a former outlaw who becomes entangled in a web of corruption, drug trafficking, and murder. As he tries to navigate the dangerous underworld, he is faced with disillusionment and a descent into madness. The film explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and the impact of a corrupt system on individuals. Through its tense and atmospheric storytelling, The Goodbye Kiss provides a gripping portrayal of the years of lead in Italy.

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Se sarà luce sarà bellissimo - Moro: Un'altra storia
Movie

Se sarà luce sarà bellissimo - Moro: Un'altra storia(2008)

6.9
87Minutes

The film is the result of a planned trilogy about the kidnapping and murder of Aldo Moro by the Red Brigades first announced by director Grimaldi in 2003: shot in the UK on a low budget, the project was never completed because of lack of funding and other issues, and the existing footage from the first two planned installments was condensed into a single movie and released on DVD in 2009.

The Invisible Wall
Movie

The Invisible Wall(1991)

7.2
120Minutes

June 27, 1980: a DC–9 flying over the Tyrrhenian Sea breaks up mid-air and crashes near the Italian island of Ustica, killing all 81 people on board. The official version blames the "structural failure" of the plane, but a young journalist smells a cover-up and starts to uncover the truth out of the 'invisible wall' of lies built by politicians and air force higher-ups.

The General's Men
Tv Show

The General's Men (2023)

7.7

The efforts of a special paramilitary anti-terrorism unit set up in the 1970s by a high-ranking police official, Gen. Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa.

The Front Line
Movie

The Front Line(2009)

6.3
100Minutes

The Front Line is a gripping crime drama that takes place in Italy during the years of lead. It tells the story of a murderous pair and the controversy surrounding them. Set in the year 1982, the movie explores themes of terrorism, communism, and political crimes. Based on a true story and a memoir or autobiography, it also delves into an attempted jailbreak and the aftermath of a murder.

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La mia generazione
Movie

La mia generazione(1996)

6.6
95Minutes

Italy, early 80's. A political terrorist is being transferred northward from Sicily for a conjugal visit; during the journey, a police captain tries to make him cooperate.

After the War
Movie

After the War(2017)

5.8
100Minutes

Bologna, 2002. Amidst protests against the labor reform, the assassination of a lawyer opens old wounds between Italy and France. Former far-left terrorist Marco, convicted of murder during the Years of Lead and living in Paris since then thanks to the Mitterrand Doctrine, is suspected of being its instigator. When the Italian government asks for extradition, Marco goes into hiding with his daughter Viola, precipitating also the life of his family back in Italy.

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Working Slowly (Radio Alice)
Movie

Working Slowly (Radio Alice)(2004)

6.7
111Minutes

Working Slowly (Radio Alice) is a comedy-drama movie set in Bologna, Italy during the years of lead. It revolves around the story of a group of anarchist students who start a pirate radio station to protest against the political and social issues of the time. The movie explores themes of communism, student movement, and working-class struggles.

Il trasloco
Movie

Il trasloco(1991)

6.5
75Minutes

It's moving day for the Via Marsili 19th apartment in Bologna, Italy, a former hotbed of the Movement of 1977. While waiting for the movers to finish their job, cultural agitator Franco Bifo Berardi leads us through a decade-long trip down memory lane.

The Fall of the Rebel Angels
Movie

The Fall of the Rebel Angels(1981)

5.2
103Minutes

Who is the mysterious stranger Cecilia met on the street? Why is he suspicious of everyone? She is happily married, has a lovely child and a good job: yet she decides to join him and to become his lover, sharing his destiny right up to its tragic conclusion.

Forza Italia!
Movie

Forza Italia!(1978)

6.9
88Minutes

Much-censored documentary encompassing thirty years of Italian politics under the governance of the Christian Democracy (DC), entirely composed of — occasionally dubbed — archival footage.

To Love the Damned
Movie

To Love the Damned(1980)

6.7
84Minutes

Young radical Riccardo returns home after hiding in South America for five years, only to find out that his comrades either gave up their ideals or turned to drugs, while all they fought for seems to have set the stage for near-anarchy.

Il grande Blek
Movie

Il grande Blek(1987)

6.3
100Minutes

Waiting for the train that will take him away, a man goes back over moments of his small-town upbringing: the relationship with his family, his involvement in the protests of 1968 and a childhood friend died too soon.

L’Orchestre Noir
Movie

L’Orchestre Noir

120Minutes

Investigations carried out over 20 years on the attacks in Italy in the late 1960s, particularly the Piazza Fontana bombing, leading to the accusation of the extreme left. Ultimately, a collaboration between the Italian secret services and the CIA had created a paramilitary organisation inspired by the Greek colonels of the ‘67 coup, designed to halt the “communist threat”.

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anni di piombo

Explore a curated collection of movies and TV shows that revolve around the notorious 'Anni di piombo' period in Italian history. From political dramas to crime thrillers, these productions capture the essence of the turbulent era and its impact on society. Discover compelling narratives, gripping performances, and thought-provoking storytelling that shed light on this complex period of social and political unrest.

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