The Sicilian Girl
In line with the recent wave of acclaimed mob dramas from Italy such as Gomorrah and the Oscar(r) Nominated Il Divo, The Sicilian Girl recounts the true crime story of mafia daughter Rita Atria, who took her life into her hands to break the code of silence and testify against "The Family" in 1991.
"Fascinating, thrilling and nail-biting." - Washington City Paper
Winner! Bastia Italian Film Festival 2010 - Audience Award, Marco Amenta
Winner! Bastia Italian Film Festival 2010 - Youth Jury Prize, Marco Amenta
Bastia Italian Film Festival 2010 Grand Jury Prize Nominee - Marco Amenta
David di Donatello Awards 2009 David Award Nominee - Best New Director, Marco Amenta
David di Donatello Awards 2009 David of the Youth Award Nominee - Marco Amenta
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 2009 Silver Ribbon Award Nominee - Best New Director, Marco Amenta
Running Time
114 mins
Year
2008
Kanopy ID
1140263
Filmmakers
Features
Francesco Casisa, Gérard Jugnot, Marcello Mazzarella, Mario Pupella, Paolo Briguglia, Veronica D'Agostino
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