In a small town in Italy during the 1960s, two brothers, one a committed communist and the other a member of a far-right organization, navigate their conflicting ideologies, tumultuous relationships, and the changing political climate.
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.
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.
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.
Good Morning, Night is a drama movie that tells the story of the kidnapping and assassination of former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro by the Red Brigades in the 1970s. The plot explores themes of political assassination, terrorism, and the impact of these extremist acts on the people involved.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Much-censored documentary encompassing thirty years of Italian politics under the governance of the Christian Democracy (DC), entirely composed of — occasionally dubbed — archival footage.
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.
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.
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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