Based on a true story: in the 1980s, Tommaso Buscetta (Pierfrancesco Favino) was a mafia leader in Sicily and Brazil. He was also one of the first mafia members to inform on others in compensation for a reduced sentence for his own crimes.
"The Traitor" is a film with an enjoyable variety of episodes including criminal life, criminal trials, and life after the trials. The directing by Marco Bellocchio is a dynamic mix that is sometimes chic (aided by great locales), sometimes contemplative, and occasionally distant at a surface level. One of the most fascinating revelations is the unusual proceedings in Italian criminal trials - at least the one highlighted in this film: anyone, including non-lawyers, is allowed to cross-examine any witness.
The film feels a bit long at times but it covers a very important part of history that is worth telling. Enjoyable overall. - dbamateurcritic
"The Traitor" is a film with an enjoyable variety of episodes including criminal life, criminal trials, and life after the trials. The directing by Marco Bellocchio is a dynamic mix that is sometimes chic (aided by great locales), sometimes contemplative, and occasionally distant at a surface level. One of the most fascinating revelations is the unusual proceedings in Italian criminal trials - at least the one highlighted in this film: anyone, including non-lawyers, is allowed to cross-examine any witness.
The film feels a bit long at times but it covers a very important part of history that is worth telling. Enjoyable overall. - dbamateurcritic