La trattativa
La trattativa

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La trattativa

2014
Movie
108 min
Italian

What are we talking about when we talk about negotiations? About the state's concessions to the Mafia in exchange for ending the massacres? About who assassinated Falcone and Borsellino? Of the eternal coexistence between the Mafia and politics? Between the mafia and the church? Between the Mafia and law enforcement? Or is there more? A group of actors enacts the most relevant episodes of the affair known as the Mafia-state negotiation, impersonating mobsters, secret service agents, high officials, magistrates, victims and murderers, Freemasons, honest and courageous people, and courageous people up to a point. Thus one of the most intricate events in our history becomes an exciting tale.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Sabina GuzzantiGenres: Documentary, Politics

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the controversial 'pact' allegedly made between the Italian state and the Mafia in the 1990s. Director Sabina Guzzanti investigates the period following the assassinations of anti-mafia judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, exploring the possibility of a secret negotiation to halt terrorist attacks. The film presents interviews and archival footage to question the official narrative of these dark chapters in Italian history. It seeks to uncover truths obscured by time and political maneuvering.

Critical Reception

La trattativa was met with significant attention and debate in Italy, lauded by some for its investigative courage and criticized by others for its provocative approach and perceived bias. Its subject matter, dealing with sensitive political and criminal history, naturally generated strong opinions. The film succeeded in reigniting public discussion on a crucial period of Italian justice and its dealings with organized crime.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold exploration of controversial historical events.

  • Challenged viewers to question official accounts of the Mafia-state negotiations.

  • Sparked significant debate regarding its interpretations and evidence.

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Fun Fact

Director Sabina Guzzanti herself has been a target of legal actions and controversy due to her outspoken political activism and her films' critical nature.

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