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The Stolen Children

1992 · Movie · 116 min · ★ 7.6 · 81% critics

Drama

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.

Also known as Child Snatcher

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Details
Original title
Il ladro di bambini
Years
1992
Release date
1992-04-10
Language
Italian
Runtime
116 min
Critic score
81/100
TMDB rating
7.6/10 (98 votes)

Themes

  • orphanage
  • policeman

Awards & recognition

  • Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix · 1992
  • European Film Award — Best Film · 1992
  • David di Donatello — Best Film
  • International Submission to the Academy Awards · 1993 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Actor · 1992 · nominated
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  • European Film Award — Best Film · 1992 · nominated
  • David di Donatello — Best Director · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Gianni Amelio