Il Traditore / The Traitor Apr 2026

The film was highly acclaimed, premiering in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and winning numerous Italian film awards, including six David di Donatello awards. It is currently available to watch on platforms like Netflix .

is a 2019 biographical crime drama directed by veteran filmmaker Marco Bellocchio . The film chronicles the life of Tommaso Buscetta , the first major informant from the Sicilian Mafia whose testimony led to the historic Maxi Trial and the conviction of hundreds of mobsters. Plot Overview Il traditore / The Traitor

Buscetta’s testimony provides authorities with the first internal map of the , exposing the secret "Cupola" executive and the brutal leadership of Totò Riina . Key Themes The film was highly acclaimed, premiering in competition

: The film painstakingly reconstructs scenes from the Maxi Trial (1986–1992), often using verbatim dialogue from the original court records. The film chronicles the life of Tommaso Buscetta

: While his cooperation severely weakened the organization, director Bellocchio emphasizes that it was only a partial defeat, as criminal outfits like the 'Ndrangheta and Camorra remain powerful today. Critical and Awards Reception