Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family


1h 25m 1993

Brief Synopsis

A portrait encompassing three generations of one impoverished Sicilian family.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Sequel
Release Date
1993
Distribution Company
1ST RUN; Sony Pictures ClassicsAmerican Playhouse; First Run Features

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

A portrait encompassing three generations of one impoverished Sicilian family.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Sequel
Release Date
1993
Distribution Company
1ST RUN; Sony Pictures ClassicsAmerican Playhouse; First Run Features

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Award Nominations

Best Documentary Feature

1993

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1993

Released in United States January 1993

Released in United States March 12, 1993

Released in United States November 1, 1994

Released in United States November 23, 1993

Released in United States October 1993

Released in United States September 1993

Released in United States Summer May 26, 1993

Shown at Margaret Mead Film Festival in New York City October 4-7, 9 & 10, 1993.

Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) January 21-31, 1993.

Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals (Contemporary World Cinema) September 9-18, 1993.

Tied with "Silverlake Life" (USA/92) for the grand jury prize (documentary) at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival. Also won a special jury prize for cinematography.

Incorporates footage from "Cortile Cascino, Sicily" (USA/1961), which was originally commissioned by NBC but deemed too powerful for American television audiences.

Released in United States 1993 (Tied with "Silverlake Life" (USA/92) for the grand jury prize (documentary) at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival. Also won a special jury prize for cinematography.)

Released in United States January 1993 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) January 21-31, 1993.)

Released in United States March 12, 1993 (Roxie Cinema; San Francisco)

Released in United States Summer May 26, 1993

Released in United States September 1993 (Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals (Contemporary World Cinema) September 9-18, 1993.)

Released in United States October 1993 (Shown at Margaret Mead Film Festival in New York City October 4-7, 9 & 10, 1993.)

Released in United States November 1, 1994 (Shown in Los Angeles (UCLA's Melnitz Theater) as part of AMPAS' Contemporary Documentary Series November 1, 1994.)

Released in United States November 23, 1993 (Los Angeles)