Museo de la ‘Ndrangheta, Cultura Anti-Mafia: Claudio La Camera, an Anthropologist and Theatre Director
The ‘Ndrangheta, a powerful Italian organised crime network based in Calabria, is one of the most powerful criminal organisations in the world. It has been responsible for millions of dollars worth of illegal activity, from drug trafficking to extortion.
But one man, Claudio La Camera, is determined to challenge the ‘Ndrangheta’s power. He is a theatre director, anthropologist and passionate advocate of anti-mafia culture.
For the past several years, Claudio has been working on an ambitious project, the Museo della ‘Ndrangheta, Cultura Anti-Mafia, or Museum of ‘Ndrangheta, Anti-Mafia Culture. His goal is to promote a culture of anti-mafia values and raise awareness of the violence and destruction caused by the organisation.
The museum features a variety of interactive exhibits that focus on the history and culture of the ‘Ndrangheta. For example, one exhibit focuses on the ‘ndranghista lifestyle, which includes the use of ‘fatture false’ (false invoices) to hide illegal activities. Other topics covered include the mafia’s infiltration of the Italian economy, the effects of its crimes on Italian society, and the role of the mafia in politics.
The museum also includes a theatre, which is directed by Claudio himself. He has invited Italian artists to contribute their skills to performances that offer an alternative vision of the ‘Ndrangheta’s power, and to challenge its culture of violence.
Claudio is passionate about changing the public’s perception of the ‘Ndrangheta. He believes that the museum is an important step in helping to educate young people about the dangers of organised crime, and inspiring a new generation of anti-mafia activists.
He has also been successful in gaining support from the Italian government for his project, which has enabled him to continue his work and promote a positive anti-mafia culture.
The Museo della ‘Ndrangheta, Cultura Anti-Mafia is an inspiring example of how one person can make a difference in the fight against organised crime. Claudio La Camera is a passionate advocate for anti-mafia culture, and his project is evidence of how creative initiatives can play an important role in challenging the power of the ‘Ndrangheta.
