Video Duration 08 minutes 06 seconds Activists from Ultima Generazione inform us why they target important art work to highlight the results of environment modification. “None people wish to be here, however the federal government is purchasing our death!” calls out Leonardo, an Italian environment activist, as he and his colleagues obstruct an extremely transited street in Milan throughout heavy traffic. They are all members of Ultima Generazione– or the Last Generation– an Italian project connected to a global network promoting environment action, commonly understood for targeting roadways and valued art pieces. “We have 2 to 3 years to turn things around” includes Martina, a 23-year-old activist who has actually been apprehended on numerous events for traffic blockage and destructive public facilities. The repercussions of her choices have actually led her to lose specific benefits and even sever her relationship with her household. “We utilized to be extremely close, and now, we barely speak with each other (…) This is mostly due to the fact that I belong of this motion and they do not concur with the life options I’ve made.” For Ultima Generazione, this type of demonstration certifies as non-violent civil disobedience, and Martina verifies this is a fundamental right readily available to all people if their federal government isn’t abiding by the law, which she guarantees holds true for Italy. “The nation is bringing all of us generally to mass genocide”. In this Close Up episode, we follow Martina as she and her group target among Milan’s a lot of valued public sculptures in plain sight, modifying it with washable paint. Neither the outrage of the viewers nor the instant detention of these protesters by the hands of the cops appears to alter their minds: “We understand that what we are doing is ideal (…) and we are definitely prepared to accept the effects.” CREDITS: Executive Producer: Tierney Bonini Senior Producer: Donald Cameron This movie was supported by The Pulitzer Center Production Company: Eye Rise Films Director/Producer: Ana Gonzalez Producer: Antonia Perello Original Music: Francisco Sokolowicz Featuring: Martina Maldifassi Director of Photography: Marton Kis Editor: Andrea Yoko/ Antonia Perello Sound Designer: Alex Marais Colourist: Marton Kis Italian Transcriber: Cristina Capoccetti Special Thanks: Ultima Generazione Tom Hundley Leo Lovati
How I got detained attempting to conserve the world|Close Up
