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GIFFONI FILM FESTIVAL 1992 - 1.8 August

Sections & Films

THE STOLEN CHILDREN

Category: Edition 1992

Synopsis
Antonio, a policeman (carabiniere), has an order to take two children (Rosetta and her brother Luciano) from Milan to Sicily to an orphanage. Their mother has been arrested for forcing Rosetta (11 years old) to work as a prostitute. First the relation between Antonio and the children is tough, but it relaxes so they become temporary friends.

Original Title Il ladro di bambini
Italian Title Il ladro di bambini
Category Official Competition
Section Predators of Childhood
Tipology Feature Film
Duration 116
Production Year 1992
Nationality France, Italy
Directed by Gianni Amelio
Screenplay Gianni Amelio, Stefano Rulli, Sandro Petraglia
Main cast Enrico Lo Verso, Valentina Scalici, Giuseppe Ieracitano

 regista gianni amelioGIANNI AMELIO

Gianni Amelio was born on January 20, 1945 in Magisano, Calabria, Italy. He is a director and writer, known for Il ladro di bambini (1992).