The Stolen Children

1992 1h 56m IT

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 100

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Enrico Lo Verso
Antonio
Valentina Scalici
Rosetta
Giuseppe Ieracitano
Luciano
Marina Golovine
Nathalie
Florence Darel
Martine
Vitalba Andrea
Sorella di Antonio
Massimo De Lorenzo
Papaleo
Renato Carpentieri
Maresciallo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gianni Amelio
Writers: Sandro Petraglia, Gianni Amelio, Gianni Amelio
Languages: French, Italian
Countries: Italy, France, Switzerland

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ERA

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, Italian.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Italy, France, Switzerland.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gianni Amelio, shot by Tonino Nardi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Franco Piersanti. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Simona Paggi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

ERA

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Enrico Lo Verso and Valentina Scalici and Giuseppe Ieracitano carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0104663 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Gianni Amelio directs. Tonino Nardi behind the camera. Franco Piersanti scores. Simona Paggi cuts. Produced in Italy, France, Switzerland. Dialogue in French, Italian.

Trivia

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134 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, Italian.
3International production across 3 countries: Italy, France, Switzerland.
4Directed by Gianni Amelio, shot by Tonino Nardi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Franco Piersanti. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Simona Paggi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Enrico Lo Verso and Valentina Scalici and Giuseppe Ieracitano carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0104663 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 17 different titles around the world.