The Saracen Woman (1992)

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Released:
1992-02-15

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.

Director:
Paul Tana

Runtime:
1h 49min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Tony Nardi
    as
    Giuseppe Moschella
  • Enrica Maria Modugno
  • Jean Lapointe
  • Johanne-Marie Tremblay
  • Gilbert Sicotte
    as
    Théo Lemieux