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201918 minGdoc-short

Historical Events Terrorism

Ekphrasis

201918 minGdoc-short

Eighteen minutes of historical photographs reveal the presence of neo-fascist symbols and rituals in South Tyrol's complex history.

Historical Events Terrorism

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Riccardo Giacconi

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Eighteen minutes of historical photographs reveal the presence of neo-fascist symbols and rituals in South Tyrol's complex history.

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Riccardo Giacconi focuses on South Tyrol, a province in Italy known for its German-speaking population. The film presents a detailed look at historical photographs from the region. It reveals connections to neo-fascist symbolism and rituals that persist today. Through this visual analysis, Giacconi addresses the ideological undercurrents that have influenced the area, including instances of terrorist activity. The documentary runs for 18 minutes and was released in 2019.

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