Addio Lugano bella is the most popular international anarchist song. In 1894, a group of Italian anarchist exiles sought refuge on the shores of Lake Lugano. Amongst them was Pietro Gori; he wrote this famous song in prison before being expelled from Switzerland. At the time, throughout Europe, the anarchist movement was striving to raise awareness of social justice issues. Starting from Addio Lugano bella, we look back at Gori’s role in this turbulent period through the songs he composed.
Producer
RSI Radiotelevisione Svizzera
Country
Switzerland
Directed by
Fabio De Luca
Duration
63 minutes
Year of production
2023