Bella Ciao
For decades, wherever people have fought against injustice, they have sung “Bella ciao.” It is said to have been the anthem of Italian partisans fighting against fascism in the Second World War, but there are those who doubt the truth of this. The origins of the song are unclear. Was it a folk song favored by exploited workers in the rice fields in Italy? The accounts of various speakers are richly illustrated with archive material.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Bella Ciao
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 11, 2022
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Documentary, Comedy, Horror
User Score
71%
Original Title
Bella ciao – Per la libertà
Production Companies
RAI, Panic Attack Films
Director
Giulia Giapponesi
Description
For decades, wherever people have fought against injustice, they have sung “Bella ciao.” It is said to have been the anthem of Italian partisans fighting against fascism in the Second World War, but there are those who doubt the truth of this. The origins of the song are unclear. Was it a folk song favored by exploited workers in the rice fields in Italy? The accounts of various speakers are richly illustrated with archive material.
