Bitter Love
Amore Amaro
Synopsis
Letizia Battaglia (1935–2022) stands among the greatest figures of Italian social documentary photography. At nearly forty, this mother of three left everything behind to become a photojournalist and started working for the newspaper L’Ora. She captured her native Palermo with rare intensity, documenting both the brutal grip of the Cosa Nostra on the city and the everyday lives of its inhabitants with a focus on women and children. A committed activist, she became politically involved in the fight against the mafia during the 1980s. In this intimate portrait, Letizia Battaglia tells her story through her most iconic photographs. Through her gaze, at once tender and piercing, the full complexity of Palermo comes to light.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Francesco G. Raganato
- Original Title
- Amore Amaro
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Comune Di Palermo, Associazione Culturale Opere Magiche Stromboli
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco G. Raganato
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco G. Raganato
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Love
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What is Bitter Love about?
Letizia Battaglia (1935–2022) stands among the greatest figures of Italian social documentary photography. At nearly forty, this mother of three left everything behind to become a photojournalist and started working for the newspaper L’Ora. She captured her native Palermo with rare intensity, documenting both the brutal grip of the Cosa Nostra on the city and the everyday lives of its inhabitants with a focus on women and children. A committed activist, she became politically involved in the fight against the mafia during the 1980s. In this intimate portrait, Letizia Battaglia tells her story through her most iconic photographs. Through her gaze, at once tender and piercing, the full complexity of Palermo comes to light.
Who directed Bitter Love?
Bitter Love was directed by Francesco G. Raganato.
Who stars in Bitter Love?
The principal cast of Bitter Love includes Letizia Battaglia.
When was Bitter Love released and how long is it?
Bitter Love was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 29m.