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Shooting the Mafia

2019-11-22 Documentary 1hr 34m

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.

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Storyline

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.

  • Released
    2019-11-22
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 34m
  • Genre
    Documentary, History
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    Italiano, English
  • imdb-logo
    6.8
  • Production
    Lunar Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Impact Partners

Crew

Kim Longinotto
Director
Niamh Fagan
Producer

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Cast

Letizia Battaglia

Letizia Battaglia

Self - Photographer
Mariachiara Di Trapani

Mariachiara Di Trapani

Self - Interviewer
Eduardo Rebulla

Eduardo Rebulla

Self - Writer
Santi Caleca

Santi Caleca

Self - Photographer
Franco Zecchin

Franco Zecchin

Self - Photographer
Roberto Timperi

Roberto Timperi

Self - Photographer
Cristina Rajola

Cristina Rajola

Self - Interviewer
Luciano Leggio

Luciano Leggio

Self - Mafioso (archive footage)
Giovanni Falcone

Giovanni Falcone

Self - Prosecuting Magistrate (archive footage)
Tommaso Buscetta

Tommaso Buscetta

Self - Mafioso Pentito (archive footage)
Paolo Borsellino

Paolo Borsellino

Self - Prosecuting Magistrate (archive footage)
Rosaria Costa Schifani

Rosaria Costa Schifani

Self (archive footage)
Oscar Luigi Scalfaro

Oscar Luigi Scalfaro

Self - Politician (archive footage)
Totò Riina

Totò Riina

Self - Mafioso (archive footage)
Bernardo Provenzano

Bernardo Provenzano

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Shooting the Mafia
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A Review by maketheSWITCH 6

Written by maketheSWITCH on 2019-06-13

As it jumps from era to era, the film never quite brings together the determined woman and her trailblazing work into a coherent portrait. '... read more

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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A Review by JPV852 6

Written by JPV852 on 2020-03-27

Okay documentary that feels a bit disjointed, on the one hand wanting to be about this female photojournalist and her personal life, which w... read more

Okay documentary that feels a bit disjointed, on the one hand wanting to be about this female photojournalist and her personal life, which when it came to her daughters didn't want to discuss, but also about the mafia's heavy control in Sicily and Corleone, and the uprising of the population to get rid of them, with the aid of a couple brave prosecutors who sacrificed their lives doing so. While this woman's — Letizia Battaglia — life is interesting, especially her close relationships, this documentary didn't seem sure where to focus. Plus, the premise that Battaglia fought against the Mafia didn't really connect. She took some stark and graphic pictures, but they don't exactly translate to how she was part of the Mafia's takedown. Also, they kind of glossed over some major events, including per political career, other than that she got well paid in doing nothing as decisions were made outside of her control. All in all, a fascinating character for sure and I would say it's worth checking out, but I think more could've been done to show viewers a fuller picture of her life rather than bits and pieces intertwined with the Mafia's brutality. **3.0/5**

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A Review by SWITCH.

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 t...

reviewer avatar

A Review by maketheSWITCH 6

Written by maketheSWITCH on 2019-06-13

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...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by JPV852 6

Written by JPV852 on 2020-03-27

Okay documentary that feels a bit disjointed, on the one hand wanting to be about this female photojournalist and her personal life, which when it came to her daughters didn't want to discuss, but als...

read more