L’Ora: Ink Over Bullets
In October 1958, the Sicilian newspaper L’ORA coins the term “MAFIA” for the very first time to denounce the endemic organized crime in the region. Shortly thereafter, a bomb detonates in front of the editorial offices; only two days later the daily reappears with the headline: ‘The Mafia may threaten us, our investigation continues.’ Inspired by true events, L’ORA takes place in Palermo of the late 50 ́s and early 1960s. Newly minted Editor-in-Chief with his group of fearless journalists focus their investigation on organized crime and its reach into every corner of church and society.
Overview
In October 1958, the Sicilian newspaper L’ORA coins the term “MAFIA” for the very first time to denounce the endemic organized crime in the region. Shortly thereafter, a bomb detonates in front of the editorial offices; only two days later the daily reappears with the headline: ‘The Mafia may threaten us, our investigation continues.’ Inspired by true events, L’ORA takes place in Palermo of the late 50 ́s and early 1960s. Newly minted Editor-in-Chief with his group of fearless journalists focus their investigation on organized crime and its reach into every corner of church and society.
Episodes
1. Episode 1
Sicily, 1958: Editor-in-chief Nicastro wants to turn the communist "L'Ora" into a "real" newspaper. Journalist Domenico tries to solve the disappearance of a union leader.
2. Episode 2
Editor-in-chief Nicastro wants to confront Dr. Navarra. The Prince advises him to finally write what no one dares to say aloud: the mafia is behind the crimes.
3. Episode 3
Journalists from L'Ora witness the beating by the Carabinieri at a peaceful trade union demonstration. The union leader Monteleone takes refuge in the editorial office.
Cast & Crew
Claudio Santamaria
Antonio Nicastro
Maurizio Lombardi
Marcello Grisanti
Francesco Colella
Giulio Rampulla
Bruno Di Chiara
Salvo Licata
Daniela Marra
Enza Cusumano
Giampiero De Concilio
Nicolino "Nic" Ruscica
