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A new documentary film details the violent world of young Italian neo-fascists. “Nazirock,” directed by Claudio Lazzaro, shows fans chanting and giving the fascist salute at concerts by neo-Nazi bands extolling street violence. The 75-minute film includes interviews with members of neo-fascist groups, and shows footage of extremist rallies and clashes between right-wing soccer hooligans […]

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A new documentary film details the violent world of young Italian neo-fascists.

“Nazirock,” directed by Claudio Lazzaro, shows fans chanting and giving the fascist salute at concerts by neo-Nazi bands extolling street violence.

The 75-minute film includes interviews with members of neo-fascist groups, and shows footage of extremist rallies and clashes between right-wing soccer hooligans and police.

“Nazirock” will be released on DVD on April 3 — 10 days before Italy’s general election.

The Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera posted clips of “Nazirock” on its Web site, www.corriere.it/politica/08_marzo_21/nazirock_documentario_24efb340-f781-11dc-b233-0003ba99c667.shtml Also see www.nazirock.it.

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