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Shooting the Mafia

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.

Release Date : 2019-11-22

Language :ItalianEnglish

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Lunar PicturesFís Éireann/Screen IrelandImpact Partners

Production Country : IrelandUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Self - Photographer

Original Name : Letizia Battaglia

Gender : Female

Character Name : Self - Interviewer

Original Name : Mariachiara Di Trapani

Gender : Female

Character Name : Self - Writer

Original Name : Eduardo Rebulla

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Photographer

Original Name : Santi Caleca

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Photographer

Original Name : Franco Zecchin

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Photographer

Original Name : Roberto Timperi

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Interviewer

Original Name : Cristina Rajola

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Mafioso (archive footage)

Original Name : Luciano Leggio

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Prosecuting Magistrate (archive footage)

Original Name : Giovanni Falcone

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Mafioso Pentito (archive footage)

Original Name : Tommaso Buscetta

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Prosecuting Magistrate (archive footage)

Original Name : Paolo Borsellino

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self (archive footage)

Original Name : Rosaria Costa Schifani

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Politician (archive footage)

Original Name : Oscar Luigi Scalfaro

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Mafioso (archive footage)

Original Name : Totò Riina

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Mafioso (archive footage)

Original Name : Bernardo Provenzano

Gender : Male

Reviews

SWITCH.

@maketheSWITCH

2021-06-23

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.

JPV852

@JPV852

2021-06-23

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**