Movies and TvShows featuring "years-of-lead" theme.

Romanzo criminale is a TV show that explores the rise of the Banda della Magliana, a notorious Italian criminal gang, and their involvement in illegal activities such as narcotrafficking and organized crime. Set against the backdrop of Italy's contemporary history, the show delves into the careers of these criminals and the violent world they inhabit.

The movie consist of 13 separate episodes each handling a period between 1960 and 1970. It tells the story of a group of people in Munich (mostly music and film students). The movie tells a story in many different levels about love, friendship, misfortune, loss, art, politics, history with important historic events of the decennium in the background.

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.

Property Is No Longer a Theft is a satirical comedy set in Italy, focusing on themes of theft, corruption, and the state of the Italian economy. The story follows a bank teller named Total, who becomes obsessed with the concept of property and starts stealing items from his customers. As he delves deeper into his criminal activities, Total is pursued by a police inspector, leading to a series of comedic and chaotic events. The film offers a scathing critique of capitalism and the greed that permeates society.

A TV programme presented by Sergio Zavoli, broadcast by the Italian public TV channel Rai 2, about Italy during the Years of Lead, with movies, interviews with some protagonists of the period and final discussion.

In Rome, a high-ranking police officer commits a murder and tries to cover it up, believing that his position in society will protect him. As the investigation unfolds, he becomes more and more entangled in a web of guilt and paranoia.

The Best of Youth follows the lives of two brothers, Nicola and Matteo, from their youth in the turbulent 1960s to their adulthood in the 2000s. This epic drama explores themes of love, loss, political activism, and the impact of historical events on personal lives.

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.

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.

Set in Sicily, Italy in the 1970s, a young man defies the Sicilian Mafia and rises to become a powerful crime boss, overcoming various obstacles and challenges along the way.

Romanzo Criminale follows the Banda della Magliana, a gang of thieves operating in Rome during the notorious years of lead. Their rise to power and their illicit activities intertwine with political conspiracy, deep state secrets, and the dark underbelly of organized crime. Loyalty, betrayal, and a web of interconnected relationships drive the narrative, as the gang navigates through a dangerous world filled with violence and corruption.

An Average Little Man is a tragicomedy about a widower who becomes consumed with seeking justice after his wife is killed. As an average man, he is pushed to the brink by the loss and sets out on a journey of revenge, encountering crime, kidnapping, and even a secret society along the way. The film explores themes of loss, justice, and the cruelty of the world.

In Confessions of a Police Captain, a police captain named Bonavia discovers the corruption within his own department and decides to take justice into his own hands. As he investigates a series of crimes, he uncovers a web of power struggles, mafia involvement, and police abuse. With a tragic ending, the film offers a social commentary on the dark side of law enforcement during the years of lead in Italy.

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.

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 Working Class Goes to Heaven follows the story of a middle-aged factory worker who becomes involved in the turmoil of Italian politics during the 1970s. As he experiences exploitation and struggles with his own mental breakdown, he must navigate the complexities of being a member of the proletariat in a rapidly industrializing society.

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.

Angel of Evil is a biography crime drama movie set in Italy during the years of lead. It follows the story of a notorious bank robber, his life of crime, controversial deeds, and a series of daring prison escapes.

In Caro papá, Dino Risi is telling the story of the decadent lifestyle, and dysfunctional family, of a wealthy businessman (played to perfection by Risi's favorite leading man, Vittorio Gassman). Risi paints his portrait against a backdrop of an Italy where the new permissiveness has run rampant, traditional socio-cultural values have been usurped by consumerism, and the streets have become an open battleground for politically extremist groups (the '70s were dubbed "The Years of Lead" due to the great number of terrorist acts, and politically motivated assassinations).