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Shooting the Mafia( 2019)

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Overview

Sicilian photojournalist Letizia Battaglia began a long battle against the ruthless Cosa Nostra when she first photographed the sinister scene of a brutal murder. Documenting the barbaric rule of the Italian Mafia, she was an unwavering witness to its crimes. Her art and courage helped end the horrific and bloody reign of the Corleonesi clan.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Letizia Battaglia

      Self - Photographer

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      Mariachiara Di Trapani

      Self - Interviewer

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      Eduardo Rebulla

      Self - Writer

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      Santi Caleca

      Self - Photographer

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      Franco Zecchin

      Self - Photographer

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      Roberto Timperi

      Self - Photographer

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      Cristina Rajola

      Self - Interviewer

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      Luciano Leggio

      Self - Mafioso (archive footage)

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      Giovanni Falcone

      Self - Prosecuting Magistrate (archive footage)

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      Tommaso Buscetta

      Self - Mafioso Pentito (archive footage)

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      Paolo Borsellino

      Self - Prosecuting Magistrate (archive footage)

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      Rosaria Costa Schifani

      Self (archive footage)

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      Oscar Luigi Scalfaro

      Self - Politician (archive footage)

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      Totò Riina

      Self - Mafioso (archive footage)

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      Bernardo Provenzano

      Self - Mafioso (archive footage)

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    A review by SWITCH.

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    Written by SWITCH. on Thu Jun 13 2019
    As it jumps from era to era, the film never quite brings together the determined woman and her trailblazing work into a coherent portrait. 'Shooting the Mafia' is an interesting but disjointed look at one of the great photographers of our time. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-shooting-the-mafia-an-interesting-but-unclear-picture Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews....

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • politics
    • palermo, sicily
    • biography
    • trial
    • organized crime
    • sicilian mafia
    • photojournalism
    • woman director
    • italian history
    • portrait of an artist