Diaz - Don’t Clean Up This Blood 2012

Protests erupt in Genoa during the G8 summit

As the G8 summit unfolds, thousands of protesters gather in Genoa to demonstrate against global policies. The city becomes a flashpoint with demonstrations and clashes spilling into the streets on the night between July 21 and 22, 2001.

Carlo Giuliani's death spurs media attention

Carlo Giuliani's death during the protests marks a turning point and becomes a focal point for the media's interest in Genoa. The violence shocks the nation and sets the narrative tone for the film.

Luca arrives in Genoa to cover the unfolding protests

Luca, a journalist for the Journal of Bologna, travels to Genoa to verify what happened and to document the evolving protests. He begins meeting other protagonists whose stories will intertwine throughout the night.

Anselmo joins a peaceful march

Anselmo, a veteran activist from the Pensioners' Union, joins a peaceful march against the G8. His presence highlights the diverse coalition of protesters and the tension between peaceful demonstration and later violence.

Alma participates in clashes

Alma, a German anarchist, participates in the fighting that erupts around the city. The film follows her involvement as the night turns increasingly volatile and chaotic.

Etienne and Cecile join the clashes

Etienne and Cecile, two French anarchists, are directly involved in the clashes that unfold. Their actions reflect the broader upheaval of the protests and draw international attention.

Marco and Franci search for the missing

Marco, a member of the Social Forum, and Franci, a lawyer for the Genoa Legal Forum, search for missing protesters. They gather information and coordinate with others to locate those who disappeared during the chaos.

Diaz school becomes shelter and is stormed

The Diaz school serves as a shelter for many protesters, but the police storm the building during the night. Inside, occupants endure a brutal confrontation as the state asserts control over the space.

Max's decision not to order a charge

In the morning of July 21, Max, the first assistant chief of Rome's mobile squad, decides not to order a charge against the Black Block to avoid implicating peaceful demonstrators. His choice shapes the police conduct of that day and foreshadows the night's events.

Intertwining destinies unfold during the night

The film weaves together the stories of Luca, Alma, Marco, Franci, Anselmo, Etienne, Cecile, and Max as the night deepens. Their paths cross amid the Diaz incident, illustrating how a single night connects hundreds of lives.

The film draws on judicial testimonies

The events are depicted through testimonies and reports from judicial processes, giving the narrative a grounded, multi-perspective basis. The film uses these sources to reconstruct what happened during and after the Diaz events.