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The Night of the Shooting Stars

  • September 16, 1982
  • 105 min.
  • War, Drama
  • Italy
The Night of San Lorenzo, the night of the shooting stars, is the night when dreams come true in Italian folklore. In 1944, a group of Italians flee their town after hearing rumours that the Nazis plan to blow it up and that the Americans are about to arrive to liberate them.

Original title: La notte di San Lorenzo

2

nominations

100%

winning rate

2

wins

Cannes Film Festival #35 - 1982

Award People Status
Best Picture [Prize of the Ecumenical Jury] Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani Winner
Grand Prix [Main Competition] Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani Winner