THE GHISALBA SPINNING MILL

Song of complaint

This song from the Bergamo area complains about the harsh conditions of the workers, forced to work almost nonstop and in such close contact with the machinery as to cause physical pain to their hands.

Credits: Interviste realizzate da Daniele Lavelli, Emanuele Manzoni e Paolo Pioltelli (luglio-ottobre 2015). Regia, riprese e montaggio di Paolo Pioltelli.