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

: 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

: 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 documentary premiered at the 68th Venice International Film Festival in 2011 as part of the Controcampo Italiano competition. : The project tracks the legal timeline from

The book and project's title refer to the of the "Black Block" as a singular, violent antagonist to justify extreme police measures.

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. "La Costruzione del Nemico" (The Construction of the

: 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.

: 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"

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