Shooting the Mafia (2019)
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.
- Date of release
- 2019-11-22
- TMDB
- 7.3 / 10 (23)
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Genres
- Documentary, History
- Director
- Kim Longinotto
Casting
- Letizia Battaglia — Self - Photographer
- Mariachiara Di Trapani — Self - Interviewer
- Eduardo Rebulla — Self - Writer
- Santi Caleca — Self - Photographer
- Franco Zecchin — Self - Photographer
- Roberto Timperi — Self - Photographer
- Cristina Rajola — Self - Interviewer
- Luciano Leggio — Self - Mafioso (archive footage)
- Giovanni Falcone — Self - Prosecuting Magistrate (archive footage)
- Tommaso Buscetta — Self - Mafioso Pentito (archive footage)
- Paolo Borsellino — Self - Prosecuting Magistrate (archive footage)
- Rosaria Costa Schifani — Self (archive footage)
Interesting facts
- Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1
Shooting the Mafia is a documentary film directed by Kim Longinotto about Italian photographer Letizia Battaglia and her career documenting the life and crimes of the Mafia in and around Palermo. Battaglia offers a glimpse into life under Mafia rule and those who live through it.
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