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…
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.
Top Cast
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)
Oscar Luigi Scalfaro
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Totò Riina
Self - Mafioso (archive footage)
Bernardo Provenzano
Self - Mafioso (archive footage)
Reviews
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 —…
FAQ about Shooting the Mafia
What is Shooting the Mafia about?
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…
When was Shooting the Mafia released?
Shooting the Mafia was released in 2019.
What genres does Shooting the Mafia belong to?
Shooting the Mafia is categorised as Documentary, History.
Who stars in Shooting the Mafia?
The cast of Shooting the Mafia includes Letizia Battaglia, Mariachiara Di Trapani, Eduardo Rebulla, Santi Caleca, Franco Zecchin.