The Summit
Synopsis
The actions of the Italian police against peaceful demonstrators durign G8 in Genua in 2001, one of whom died and a hundred of whom sustained serious injuries, was described by Amnesty International as one of the most severe breaches of democratic rights in a European country since the SecondWorld War. Under the pretext of wanting to arrest members of the anarchistic Black Bloc, police stormed into the Diaz school complex which at the time housed journalists covering the event, and spent over two hours raining blows on defenceless women and men.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Massimo Lauria, Franco Fracassi
- Original Title
- The Summit
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Telemaco
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Massimo Lauria, Franco Fracassi
Department Leadership Roster
Massimo Lauria
Director
Franco Fracassi
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Summit
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What is The Summit about?
The actions of the Italian police against peaceful demonstrators durign G8 in Genua in 2001, one of whom died and a hundred of whom sustained serious injuries, was described by Amnesty International as one of the most severe breaches of democratic rights in a European country since the SecondWorld War. Under the pretext of wanting to arrest members of the anarchistic Black Bloc, police stormed into the Diaz school complex which at the time housed journalists covering the event, and spent over two hours raining blows on defenceless women and men.
Who directed The Summit?
The Summit was directed by Massimo Lauria, Franco Fracassi.
Who stars in The Summit?
The principal cast of The Summit includes Hans Abrahamsson, Vittorio Agnoletto, Giovanni Aliquo, Paolo Bellino, Mauro Bulgarelli.
When was The Summit released and how long is it?
The Summit was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.