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201994 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(23 ratings)• TMDB

Shooting the Mafia

201994 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(23 ratings)• TMDB

A Sicilian photojournalist documents the violence of the Cosa Nostra, beginning with the aftermath of a brutal murder in Palermo.

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A Sicilian photojournalist documents the violence of the Cosa Nostra, beginning with the aftermath of a brutal murder in Palermo.

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Kim Longinotto

Kim Longinottodirector

Kim Longinotto

Kim Longinottowriter

Letizia Battaglia

Letizia Battagliacast

Mariachiara Di Trapanicast

Eduardo Rebullacast

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Letizia Battaglia stands in the streets of Palermo, camera in hand, capturing the aftermath of a brutal murder. As a Sicilian photojournalist, she documents the violence of the Cosa Nostra and the Corleonesi clan during the late 20th century. Battaglia's photographs reveal life under Mafia control in Sicily. Her work acts as a form of resistance against organized crime, contributing to the fight against Mafia influence in Italian society. The documentary runs for 94 minutes and is directed by Kim Longinotto.

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