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Cast
Letizia Battaglia
as Self - Photographer
Mariachiara Di Trapani
as Self - Interviewer
Eduardo Rebulla
as Self - Writer
Santi Caleca
as Self - Photographer
Franco Zecchin
as Self - Photographer
Roberto Timperi
as Self - Photographer
Cristina Rajola
as Self - Interviewer
Luciano Leggio
as Self - Mafioso (archive footage)
Giovanni Falcone
as Self - Prosecuting Magistrate (archive footage)
Tommaso Buscetta
as Self - Mafioso Pentito (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2019
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, History
Votes23
DirectorKim Longinotto
WritersKim Longinotto
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShooting the Mafia
About 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.
Directed by Kim Longinotto, Shooting the Mafia leans on a strong ensemble — Letizia Battaglia, Mariachiara Di Trapani, Eduardo Rebulla — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2019.
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