Film Lens
In 'Disobbedienti', the film examines the Disobbedienti movement through the experiences of seven members who protested against the G8 summit in Genoa in July 2001. The film traces the origins of this movement back to the Tute Bianche, a group of Italian activists known for their distinctive white clothing. It presents their use of various materials such as foam rubber, tires, helmets, gas masks, and homemade shields as tools for civil disobedience during direct actions.
The documentary contextualizes the emergence of the Tute Bianche in 1994 and discusses the transition from the 'mass laborer' of the 1970s to the precarious post-Fordist production methods that influenced their activism. Through personal narratives and reflections, 'Disobbedienti' captures the essence of the members' struggles and the innovative tactics they employed against systemic oppression.
Why Watch
- •Meet Francesca Ruocco and other activists in action.
- •Find out about the G8 summit protests in Genoa.
- •See innovative protest tactics using everyday materials.
Did You Know
•The Disobbedienti movement protested against the G8 summit in Genoa in July 2001.
•The Tute Bianche group, from which Disobbedienti emerged, was founded in 1994.
•Members used foam rubber, tires, and homemade shields during protests.
•The film features seven members sharing their personal narratives.
Perfect For
Political activismG8 summit historyItalian protest movements