Overview
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.
Director and 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)
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