Italian Film Festival - Sicilian Ghost Story

Sicilian Ghost Story is a moving festival highlight, and is inspired by the true story of teenager Giuseppe Di Matteo who was kidnapped in 1993 in a bid to silence his father Santino, a Mafia informant.

The film confidently walks the line between grim reality and comforting fantasy, elements of the supernatural (which may also be read as pure imagination) appear like soothing balm on the warped relationships of a typical family, school and community.

Winner:
- Best Screenplay - Sundance Institute
- Best Cinematography - Nastro Argento
- Best Production Design - Nastro Argento

Official Selection Opening Night Film, Critics Week Cannes