Years of Lead explained

Years of Lead is a phrase used in several countries to refer to periods of history marked by military repression, political violence or terrorism.

Years of lead may refer to:

Historical periods

• Years of Lead (Brazil), from 1968 to 1974
• Years of Lead (Italy), 1960s–1980s
• Years of Lead (Morocco), 1960s–1980s

Films

• Marianne and Juliane (German title: Die bleierne Zeit, 'The Years of Lead'), 1981 West German film