Bruno Torrisi

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Bruno Torrisi

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Men of CorleoneMen of Corleone · 2007
Men of Corleone
5.42007
MovieDramaCrime
The rise and fall of sicilian most important mafia bosses after WWII: Luciano Liggio, Totò Riina and Bernardo Provenzano, all from Corleone. Their friendship and struggle against italian state.
The Star MakerThe Star Maker · 1995
The Star Maker
7.01995
MovieDramaRomance
In 1950s Sicily, con artist Joe Moretti does screen tests for the big studios, accepting money or favours for his efforts. A young illiterate novitiate named Beata desperately wants to change her life and falls for him; belatedly, he realizes his feelings for her. However, their love affair is doomed when he's arrested.
Piazza Fontana: The Italian ConspiracyPiazza Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy · 2012
Piazza Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy
7.12012
MovieDramaCrime
On December 12, 1969, a bomb kills 17 people at the Piazza Fontana national bank in Milan, Italy, marking the beginning of the Years of Lead. Local anarchists are scapegoated for the massacre by police and the media, but a lone prosecutor uncovers a conspiracy of far-right groups, corrupt secret services, and other interests that seek to undermine democracy.
Enrico Piaggio: VespaEnrico Piaggio: Vespa · 2019
Enrico Piaggio: Vespa
7.02019
MovieDramaTV Movie
It is 1945. Enrico Piaggio’s Pontedera factory is in ruins and the 12,000 people who worked there are condemned to unemployment and misery. Piaggio feels the enormous responsibility resting on his shoulders: the lives of so many families depend on his ability to create new jobs. A project is born in the mind of the entrepreneur: a small, robust, agile and affordable means of transport, capable of relaunching mobility, giving impetus to the recovery of the country’s economic and civil life. To make this dream come true, Piaggio turns to engineer Corradino D’Ascanio, a brilliant designer who uses the experience gained in the field of aeronautics to create the scooter that remains today the symbol of Italian creativity and design: the Vespa!
AmatemiAmatemi · 2005
Amatemi
4.52005
MovieDramaRomance
Married for most of her adult life, Nina plunges into depression after being suddenly deserted by her husband. Eventually, she'll find a way out by having multiple affairs with strangers.
L'insabbiatoL'insabbiato
L'insabbiato
Movie
A Judge of HonorA Judge of Honor · 2004
A Judge of Honor
6.92004
MovieDrama
In 1980 Paolo Borsellino was appointed with the preliminary investigations and the task of setting up a team which would later become the famous anti-mafia pool, investigating into the criminal activities of various mafia bands, in particular the gang headed up by Totò Riina.
La stagione della cacciaLa stagione della caccia · 2019
La stagione della caccia
7.02019
MovieDramaMystery
Vigàta, Sicily, Italy, 1880. Shortly after the return to the village of Fofò La Matina, pharmacist and son of the late Santo La Matina, jealous guardian of the secrets of certain miraculous plants, the noble Peluso family is ravaged by a series of mysterious deaths…

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Enrico Piaggio: VespaEnrico Piaggio: Vespa · 2019
Enrico Piaggio: Vespa
7.02019
MovieDramaTV Movie
It is 1945. Enrico Piaggio’s Pontedera factory is in ruins and the 12,000 people who worked there are condemned to unemployment and misery. Piaggio feels the enormous responsibility resting on his shoulders: the lives of so many families depend on his ability to create new jobs. A project is born in the mind of the entrepreneur: a small, robust, agile and affordable means of transport, capable of relaunching mobility, giving impetus to the recovery of the country’s economic and civil life. To make this dream come true, Piaggio turns to engineer Corradino D’Ascanio, a brilliant designer who uses the experience gained in the field of aeronautics to create the scooter that remains today the symbol of Italian creativity and design: the Vespa!

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Paolo vivePaolo vive · 2024
Paolo vive
2024
MovieDocumentaryDrama
The 1992 Via D'Amelio massacre deeply shook Palermo and the whole of Italy, resulting in the tragic death of Judge Paolo Borsellino and his escort. "Paolo Lives" masterfully interweaves Borsellino's tireless quest for justice, vividly portrayed by Bruno Torrisi, with the touching reflections of those who shared his courageous journey. Through intimate interviews, unpublished testimonies and archival footage, this documentary not only honors Borsellino's enduring legacy, but also serves as a battle cry for a new generation, urging them to embrace his values of integrity and courage. "Paolo Lives" is a powerful call to continue the fight against the Mafia menace, keeping alive the memory of a man who sacrificed his life for the common good. A moving and inspiring portrait of a modern hero, the film reminds us that true justice is an ongoing, collective effort.

Paolo Borsellino