Movies
The Stolen Children
- April 10, 1992
- 114 min.
- Drama
- France
- Italy
- Switzerland
France
Italy
Switzerland
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
2
nominations
100%
winning rate
2
wins
Cannes Film Festival #45 - 1992
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture [Prize of the Ecumenical Jury] | Gianni Amelio | Winner |
| Grand Prix [Main Competition] | Gianni Amelio | Winner |
