In Marco Bellocchio ‘s HBO show “ Portobello ,” which just launched from the Venice Film Festival , the revered Italian auteur reconstructs one of Italy’s most clamorous travesties of justice.

The six-episode limited series delves into the true story of popular Italian TV host Enzo Tortora who, among other programs, conducted a primetime game show titled “Portobello” that aired on Italian state broadcaster RAI for seven seasons starting in 1977.

In 1985, Tortora was accused by several alleged ex-mobsters turned informants and state witnesses of being part of a Neapolitan crime syndicate dedicated to drug trafficking. After being sentenced to 10 years in prison and spending some time behind bars — plus enduring a lengthy trial — Tortora’s conviction was eventually fully overturned b

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