Paolo Pedrizzetti – Milan, May 14, 1977
“Remember this image, it will become exemplary of our century.” – Umberto Eco
This photo was taken by Paolo Pedrizzetti in Milan during the riots. The image became synonymous with The Years of Lead, and spoke of the culmination of years of struggle between neo-fascists and the radical left to control the political future of the Italian Republic.
Pictured is Giuseppe Memeo, a militant of Autonomia Operaia and PAC ( Proletari Armati per il Comunismo / Armed Proletarians for Communism) shooting at Italian police during a protest against police repression of the movement. One cop was killed during the confrontation.





















