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La trattativa examines the negotiations between the Italian state and the Mafia, focusing on the concessions made to end violent massacres in Italy. It questions the assassinations of anti-Mafia judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, highlighting the ongoing relationship between the Mafia, politics, and law enforcement.
The film features reenactments by a group of actors portraying mobsters, secret service agents, and high-ranking officials. These dramatizations reveal the complex interactions and compromises that characterize the Mafia-state negotiation, illustrating the coexistence of crime and authority in Italy.
Why Watch
- •Find out about the Mafia's influence on Italian politics.
- •See reenactments of key moments in Mafia history.
- •Meet the courageous figures who opposed corruption.
Did You Know
•Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino were assassinated in 1992.
•The film was directed by Sabina Guzzanti, a woman director.
•La trattativa was released in 2014 and has a duration of 108 minutes.
•The documentary features a cast including Massimo Cantini Parrini and Antonino Bruschetta.
Perfect For
Italian history enthusiastsMafia crime drama fansPolitical corruption studies