Movie Description

La sarrasine

(1992)

Overview

Montreal, 1904. Giuseppe and Ninetta own a boarding house where they welcome their fellow Sicilians. One day, as he comes to the defence of one of his boarders, Giuseppe accidentally kills Theo, his French Canadian best friend’s son-in-law. This drama depicts the tensions between people from different ethnic backgrounds and their life-changing impact. Based on a true story, 'The Saracen Woman' paints a portrait of Italian immigration to Quebec and the affinities and conflicts that arose from the clash of two different cultures.

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Original TitleLa sarrasine

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1992-02-15

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 49m

Production CompaniesACPAV

Genres

  • Drama