The Stolen Children Movie Review 1992

Highly acclaimed Italian neo-realist film that tells the story of a shy carabiniere and two children who have been placed in his care. They are an emotionally battered 11-year-old girl who was forced into prostitution by her mother and her sullen 9-year-old brother. As they journey from Milan to Sicily and gradually get to know each other, all three of the characters undergo a slight transformation. Gracefully executed, this haunting masterpiece explores the overriding themes of guilt and innocence and keeps you thinking about them long after the movie's over. Italian with subtitles.

Distribution

Not Yet Released

Available on VHS
Running time 108 minutes.
Originally from Italian.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Brothers & Sisters, Child Abuse

Screenplay

Gianni Amelio, Sandro Petraglia, Stefano Rulli

Cast

Enrico Lo Verso, Valentina Scalici, Giuseppe Ieracitano, Florence Darel, Marina Golovine, Fabio Alessandrini

Director

Gianni Amelio

Music

Franco Piersanti

Producer

Angelo Rizzoli, Samuel Goldwyn Company

Awards

Cannes 1992: Grand Jury Prize.