
Il delitto Mattarella
Directed by Aurelio Grimaldi
Produced by Cine 1 Italia, Arancia Cinema
A dark, investigative drama rooted in a real political assassination that exposes systemic corruption linking organized crime, state power, and institutional betrayal.
January 6, 1980. President of the Sicily Piersanti Mattarella is going to Mass with his family when a young man approaches his car and shoots him in cold blood, killing him. The young Deputy Prosecutor on duty that day is Pietro Grasso, future General Anti-Mafia Prosecutor and President of the Italian Senate. His investigations are continued by Giovanni Falcone, who uncovers dangerous connections between the Mafia, the ruling Christian Democratic Party, neo-fascist terrorists, and secret services.
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Is Il delitto Mattarella sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Il delitto Mattarella scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is Il delitto Mattarella violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Il delitto Mattarella easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does Il delitto Mattarella end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
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