Carlo A. Bachschmidt Вђ“ Black Block Вђ“ La Costruz... -

: It details the subsequent "Mexican butchery" (as described by a police official) and torture that occurred at the Bolzaneto temporary detention facility.

: Rather than just showing archival footage, Bachschmidt captures the survivors 10 years later. It portrays their struggle with "activist trauma," including anxiety, insomnia, and the long process of reclaiming their political identities after being criminalized. "La Costruzione del Nemico" (The Construction of the Enemy)

The book and project's title refer to the of the "Black Block" as a singular, violent antagonist to justify extreme police measures. : It details the subsequent "Mexican butchery" (as

: Reviewers from sites like Letterboxd and MYmovies.it note the film’s "icy crudeness," comparing its structure to a legal file that seeks fragments of truth through the survivors' tears and memories. (PDF) La Costruzione del Nemico (2011) - Academia.edu

: The project tracks the legal timeline from the initial Seattle protests (1999) to the controversial appeals and trials following the Genoa events, examining how democracy manages its "limits" through control. Impact and Recognition "La Costruzione del Nemico" (The Construction of the

: The film recounts the brutal midnight raid on July 21, 2001, where approximately 300 riot police stormed the Diaz-Pertini school, resulting in severe injuries and the mass arrest of over 90 activists.

: Bachschmidt explores how authorities used the "specter" of the Black Block to implement a new strategy of public order that curtailed democratic freedoms and legitimate dissent. Impact and Recognition : The film recounts the

The project shifts the focus away from the typical political analysis of the G8 and centers on the of seven activists from across Europe: Lena, Niels, Chabi, Mina, Dan, Michael, and Muli.