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Deep Dive: Do You Remember Revolution? (1997)

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Do You Remember Revolution?
In the mid-seventies in Italy, four women—Adriana, Barbara, Nadia, and Susanna—joined the armed struggle, prioritizing revolution over their social lives and families. The documentary captures their return after years in prison, where they recount their personal experiences and the political motivations that drove them to violence. The film addresses the internal conflicts and doubts faced by these women as they navigated a life marked by war. It reflects on the consequences of their actions, including the condemnation of armed struggle and the pain inflicted on both their victims and themselves.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Adriana, Barbara, Nadia, and Susanna after years in prison.
  • •Find out about their motivations for joining the armed struggle.
  • •See the impact of war on women's lives in Italy.

Did You Know

•The film features four women who were 20 years old in the mid-seventies.
•Each woman spent many years in prison for their involvement in armed struggle.
•The documentary runs for 116 minutes.
•The director of the film is Loredana Bianconi.

Perfect For

Italian history enthusiastsPolitical activismWomen's rights advocates