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The Saracen Woman 1992 Directed by Paul Tana La sarrasine

Montreal, 1904. Giuseppe and Ninetta own a boarding house where they welcome their fellow Sicilians. One day, as he comes to the defence of one of his boarders, Giuseppe accidentally kills Theo, his French Canadian best friend’s son-in-law. This drama depicts the tensions between people from different ethnic backgrounds and their life-changing impact. Based on a true story, 'The Saracen Woman' paints a portrait of Italian immigration to Quebec and the affinities and conflicts that arose from the clash of two different cultures.

Countries Canada , France
Production Country Canada
Language French
Spoken Languages French , Italian
Gnere Drama
Production Company ACPAV
Release Date 15 February 1992
109 mins