The Italian film Il Traditore, or The Traitor, debuted at Cannes last summer. His testimony led to hundreds of arrests, trials and convictions, which would seem to make him the traitor of the film’s title. But Buscetta claimed it was the organization that turned traitor when it abandoned a code that prohibited violence against women and children. But while the set design is a joy to behold, the story The Traitor tells likely has more resonance for Italians of a certain age, who may remember some of the headlines that punctuate the drama. The Traitor opens Feb. 7 in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, with other cities to follow.

Source: National Post February 05, 2020 15:27 UTC