The second episode of Il Collegio Season 3 (1968) is a turning point where the revolutionary spirit of the late 60s begins to clash with the rigid discipline of the in Caprino Bergamasco. A Morning of Punishment
: The boys tried to imitate a new student's hairstyle by using a razor to carve lines into their hair.
: He emphasizes that "the individual is responsible for their own actions" and that they cannot hide behind a group identity to break the rules. New Arrivals and Harsh Realities Il collegio 3x2
Academic pressure mounts under (Italian) and Professor Maria Rosa Petolicchio (Math).
Despite the discipline, the episode ends on a rare positive note: a reward. For those not involved in the "Banda del Pelo" scandals, the Headmaster announces an upcoming , offering a brief escape from the cold walls of the college. The second episode of Il Collegio Season 3
The episode introduces new students and Alice De Bortoli , who immediately face the "Hair Operation". Alice, in particular, experiences the iconic "fringe shock" as she is forced to adopt a 1968-appropriate haircut, highlighting the emotional toll the institution's strict aesthetic standards take on the Gen-Z participants. Classroom Tensions
: Students struggle to memorize poetry and basic facts, with some being put under special observation for their poor academic performance. New Arrivals and Harsh Realities Academic pressure mounts
: The Headmaster brands them the "Banda del Pelo" (The Hair Gang), accusing them of forming a disruptive "subculture".