Il Traditore

The Traitor (Il Traditore) Movie

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Il traditore. The Traitor

The Sicilian capital of Palermo hosted a marathon trial of the Mafia for almost 6 years, from 1986 to 1992. It ended with 338 members of La Cosa Nostra being convicted. 19 men were sentenced to life in prison (ergastolo). This trial was one of the longest in Mafia history. It was held after the Corleonesi … [Read more…]

Media Glamorization of the Mafia, Again

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Gomorrah. Directed by Matteo Garrone

The Debate About Media Glamorization Of The Mafia This should have been expected: “The Irishman,” a film directed by the legendary Martin Scorsese has been a big hit not just among critics but also among audiences of Netflix, the premier digital video streaming service that bankrolled production. It should be noted that Netflix audiences tend … [Read more…]