Shooting the Mafia
USA, Ireland2019documentary94'Kim Longinotto Retrospective
A colourful portrait of a woman whose photographs have become almost iconic. Her pictures served as an accusation and a call for justice and the memory of victims. Because she was a woman, they violated the gender norms of the era. Letizia Battaglia directed her lens at the Sicilian Cosa Nostra. Born in Palermo, the photojournalist risked her life documenting the crimes of the mafia of 1974–1993.Before it could happen, she had had to escape from her violent husband, become independent and develop her own passion. Longinotto tells the story of the protagonist by listening to her memories and exposing her impressive achievements.
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A British documentary film director and cinematographer. She earned her degree in cinematography and film directing from the National Film and Television School. She made her debut in 1976 with the film 'Pride of Place'. She is renowned for her intimate, observational style and focus on women’s lives across cultures. Her critically acclaimed films, such as 'Sisters in Law' (2005), 'Divorce Iranian Style' (1998), and 'Pink Saris' (2010), explore themes of justice, gender, and human rights. Longinotto’s work is characterised by minimal narration and a strong ethical approach, allowing her protagonists to speak for themselves. She has received numerous international awards and is widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary documentary filmmakers.
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