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Confrontation 
Sergio Pessolano
28.10.2006 at 21:42h, License:
In 1977 a wave of terrorism produced 2,128 attacks on groups such as law enforcements, lawyers, industrialists, political leaders and journalists. Over 30 people were wounded by gunfire, eleven were killed.
The violence that spread throughout the country seemed unstoppable. In Rome, the Radicals organized an illegal demonstration to celebrate the anniversary of the introduction of divorce in this Catholic country. A violent confrontation between police and “Autonomia” activists ensued. At the end of the day a young student girl, Giorgiana Masi, died by a pistol-shot.
Actually we still don't know who shot her.
I saw both policemen and students shooting.
I was only 20 years old when I took these pictures.
Pease, visit the other images of the series
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To leave a comment please register firstDaniel Avasilichioaei, 28.10.2006 at 21:45h
Excellent documentary photo...Marguerite L., 28.10.2006 at 22:02h
Impressive documentations, very good photography!Grüessli Marguerite
Esti Eini, 28.10.2006 at 22:32h
The look in his eyes so strong.great series. you were just in the place at the right time and you were not afraid to take these pics.
Jacky Kobelt, 28.10.2006 at 22:46h
very impressive indeed
What a perfect documentation - respect
Jacky
Alexandra Baltog, 28.10.2006 at 23:10h
a good picture for Documentary & Journalism!well done!
A.
Jacqueline Chay, 28.10.2006 at 23:26h
Wow, this is a great capture, the policeman's eyes are not even fixed on the person he is confronting, which demonstates to me that he does not want to get into any debate. Well doneJackie
Eddie Maguire, 29.10.2006 at 0:09h
God.. the reality of the situation really hits home with your words. Serious work.Salvo Zannelli, 29.10.2006 at 9:23h
foto anche qualitativamente eccellenteKerstin Rösler, 29.10.2006 at 10:12h
A wonderful impressive docu!!!Kind regards kerstGero Merella, 29.10.2006 at 10:16h
Gli anni di piombo me li ricordo bene...a Torino forse era anche peggio...me quello che mi impressiona è la qualita' di fotografie che hanno 35 anni!Trovarsi li in mezzo (ci sono stato) e scattare foto cosi'...beh...solo un grande puo farlo.
Gero
D. Ynoche, 29.10.2006 at 13:25h
how:if the <civilian> would be wearing the uniform and the <uniformed> stood there as a <civilian>????
.... same situation? I guess yes.
Jamie Hollett, 29.10.2006 at 17:45h
Wow, powerful, words to such a powerful image.Amazing work Sergio. Beautiful tones in these images.
It must have been exciting times for a young photographer & worrying times with such troubles.
Love to see more of these amazing images.
Marcus Aka Megge L, 31.10.2006 at 21:22h
I am deeply impressed by this series Sergio - this image "speaks" for itself!Frank Cecconi, 8.11.2006 at 21:03h
I recognise these photos;-) I also remember this period when my uncle in Napoli was kicked out of univeristy for sympathising with the demonstrators. This is my favourite of the whole series - ie. with the stand-off between the Carabiniere and politician. What card is he carrying, exactly, please?? Bravo, Sergio!Voting Center, 24.11.2006 at 20:36h
Dominique Duriot, 24.11.2006 at 20:36h
Sergio's pictures are always telling stories...This one is so sad :((
The expression of the policeman is so hard and straight, well done Sergio!
You are always at the right time!
****BIG PRO*****
Congrats
Amitiés
Domi
Jamie Hollett, 24.11.2006 at 20:37h
Without a doubt PRO!Sergio's work is amazing. I have 2 of his books & The book Quelli Del '77 - Documants all these amazing images & the story stated above. Perfect B&W documentary & journalism photography at it's very best.
Jamie
Wen P, 24.11.2006 at 20:37h
I sure wish we had the ability to propose series, especially in cases like this. Thanks for pulling these out of your archive Sergio. Great work for a 20 yr. old. What a rush, no wonder you stayed with documentary photography.Ruud van der Lubben, 24.11.2006 at 20:37h
Would be interesting to know how these people nowadays feel about their roles then !Paul Grimshaw, 24.11.2006 at 20:37h
Very good journalistic capture .. the faces around captivate, even down to the almost fully obscured person with just one viewing eye visible and the impassive expression of the uniformed officer, appearing to look straight ahead (but more probably looking at the card), is great ... well captured Sergio.Patrick Parenteau, 24.11.2006 at 20:37h
This vintage photograph confirms that some people just "have it" at an early age; that innate abiility to recognize and capture a perfect moment in time.This shot should have everyone who has been banging a shutter for ten years or more racing for their archives to dig out the old gems on film that have been forgotten in this digital world. Pro
D. W., 24.11.2006 at 22:19h
congratulationsrgds
dieter
Eddie Maguire, 24.11.2006 at 23:12h
congratulationsSergio Pessolano, 24.11.2006 at 23:41h
Thank you so much!Klaus Buhles, 25.11.2006 at 10:03h
Congrats!!!!!!Ciao - Klaus
Federico Cammilli, 25.11.2006 at 14:47h
bellissima..fantastico il momento essenziale che hai colto..grande foto-reportage..complimenti
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Jaejin LEE, 25.11.2006 at 15:10h
this is amazingJaejiN
Klaus Freilinger, 26.11.2006 at 21:33h
***TOP..KlausRobert L. Roux, 27.11.2006 at 3:19h
every picture tells a story -another great one ...
regards from the north - robert
Milan Bystron, 27.11.2006 at 11:19h
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!Very good ... :)
Valfoto, 27.11.2006 at 19:53h
Enhorabuena Sergio ....... sabes que admiro tu trabajoSaluti
Rarindra Prakarsa, 28.11.2006 at 15:39h
The quality of this old-image is amazingAnastasya Ivanova, 29.11.2006 at 15:57h
Feel curious about what the policeman was talking about in the picture...Congratulations, it's a good and vivid work indeed.
Anastasia
Balazs Pataki, 2.12.2006 at 20:24h
Amazing quality.Jean Paul Yska, 6.12.2006 at 0:27h
Great news photo!Pepe Jutglar, 9.12.2006 at 17:25h
Hello Sergio, I would like to know what film you used, the picture looks very clean, must be a good film? saludos pepeHenrique Augusto, 12.12.2006 at 2:45h
history, memories, passion in the photos.hugs,
Henrique.
Hans Solcer, 20.12.2006 at 17:02h
great moment. well done!Anna Eckold, 10.04.2007 at 12:50h
!!!!!!!!!Konstantinos Papazoglou, 29.05.2007 at 15:53h
Masterpiece.yanius , 21.06.2007 at 14:06h
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Detlef Knops2, 24.11.2006 at 20:36h
first class documentationAnd perfect black and whit