# Commemoration of Judge Rosario Livatino

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> Updated: 2026-09-25T15:37:44.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 4.

The legacy of magistrate Rosario Livatino, murdered by the Stidda criminal organization on September 21, 1990, continues to be honored through national commemorations and cultural projects.

On the 36th anniversary of his assassination, various Italian institutions held events to promote civic values and legal awareness. In Villa San Giovanni, the Unms Reggio Calabria section organized a ceremony at the Nostro-Repaci institute to encourage students to reflect on duty and social responsibility. In Agrigento, the Lions Club Host and Leo Club launched a multimedia and artistic competition for high school students titled ‘Rosario Livatino: the courage of justice, the strength of daily choices,’ which is supported by the Ministry of Justice and the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.

In Caltanissetta, the Consulta dei Giovani met to discuss ‘The role of the judge in a changing society,’ where Antonio D'Amato, Secretary General of Magistratura Indipendente, emphasized the importance of nurturing young magistrates. Additionally, in Brolo, the Raggio di Sole Association organized commemorations including a dialogue with students and the presentation of the ‘Accendiamo i colori della legalità’ graphic and pictorial competition.

Cultural interest in Livatino’s life has also expanded through film. The Rai miniseries ‘Livatino. Il giudice e i suoi assassini,’ directed by Michele Placido, is scheduled to premiere at the 21st Rome Film Fest in October 2026. The production depicts his investigations into organized crime and the economic interests of groups like the Stidda during the 1980s.

## Claims

- The Unms Reggio Calabria section held a ceremony at the Nostro-Repaci institute to mark the 36th anniversary of Rosario Livatino's murder. (single source)
- The Lions Club Agrigento Host and Leo Club launched a student competition dedicated to Rosario Livatino. (single source)
- The deadline for student entries in the Livatino competition is February 28, 2027. (single source)
- The Consulta dei Giovani organized a meeting in Caltanissetta to discuss the role of judges in a changing society. (single source)
- Antonio D'Amato, Secretary General of Magistratura Indipendente, stated that investing in young magistrates is a responsibility to the justice system. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Rosario Livatino miniseries to debut at Rome Film Fest

A new Rai miniseries about Judge Rosario Livatino will debut at the Rome Film Fest, while commemorations are held in Brolo to mark the 36th anniversary of his death.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rosario-livatino-miniseries-to-debut-at-rome-film-fest

### 2026-09-21: Rosario Livatino: Italian institutions mark 36th anniversary of magistrate's murder

Italy marks the 36th anniversary of magistrate Rosario Livatino's murder through student competitions, civic education ceremonies, and judicial meetings focused on legal values and the next generation.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rosario-livatino-italian-institutions-mark-36th-anniversary-of-magistrates-murder

### 2026-09-19: Italy commemorates Judge Rosario Livatino 36 years after mafia assassination

Italy commemorates the 36th anniversary of Judge Rosario Livatino's assassination by the mafia, with national leaders honoring his legacy of justice and legality.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crotone-school-hall-named-after-dod-gabriele-mafia-victim

### 2026-09-15: Michele Placido directs new Rai series on magistrate Rosario Livatino

Michele Placido directs a new four-part Rai mini-series about Rosario Livatino, the beatified Italian magistrate murdered by the Stidda mafia in 1990.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michele-placido-directs-new-rai-series-on-magistrate-rosario-livatino

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