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Shooting the Mafia

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7.2/10 • 19

2019-11-221h 34m

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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.

Directors
Kim Longinotto
Writters
Kim Longinotto
Editors
Ollie Huddleston

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Letizia Battaglia

    Letizia Battaglia

    Self - Photographer

  2. Mariachiara Di Trapani

    Mariachiara Di Trapani

    Self - Interviewer

  3. Eduardo Rebulla

    Eduardo Rebulla

    Self - Writer

  4. Santi Caleca

    Santi Caleca

    Self - Photographer

  5. Franco Zecchin

    Franco Zecchin

    Self - Photographer

  6. Roberto Timperi

    Roberto Timperi

    Self - Photographer

  7. Cristina Rajola

    Cristina Rajola

    Self - Interviewer

  8. Luciano Leggio

    Luciano Leggio

    Self - Mafioso (archive footage)

  9. Giovanni Falcone

    Giovanni Falcone

    Self - Prosecuting Magistrate (archive footage)

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Jun 13, 2019

6/10

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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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
politicspalermo, sicilybiographytrialorganized crimesicilian mafiaphotojournalismwoman directoritalian historyportrait of an artist