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DRAMA . 1992 . 1h 49m . 7.0/10

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.

Starring Tony Nardi, Enrica Maria Modugno, Jean Lapointe
7.0/10
Rating
1h 49m
Runtime
1992
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Tony Nardi stars as Giuseppe Moschella in La Sarrasine.
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Year context
La Sarrasine was released 34 years ago in 1992.
Overview
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 boarde...
La Sarrasine is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 49m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (7 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is La Sarrasine about?
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.
How long is La Sarrasine?
La Sarrasine has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who stars in La Sarrasine?
The cast of La Sarrasine includes Tony Nardi, Enrica Maria Modugno, Jean Lapointe, Johanne-Marie Tremblay, Gilbert Sicotte.
What is the rating of La Sarrasine?
La Sarrasine has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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