A Simple Story

A Simple Story (1991)

Una storia semplice

After many years, a retired diplomat returns to his native Sicily to visit an abandoned property and delve into family correspondence. But is it worth bringing up the past? A difficult Sicilian history against the backdrop of the mafia and drugs.

Date of release
1991-09-12
TMDB
6.8 / 10 (28)
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Drama
Director
Emidio Greco

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Filmed in: Sicily

A Simple Story is a 1991 Italian drama film directed by Emidio Greco. It is based on the novel with the same name written by Leonardo Sciascia. It premiered at the 48th Venice International Film Festival, in which it entered the main competition. The film was awarded with a Nastro d'Argento for best screenplay, two Globi d'oro for best film and best screenplay and a Grolla d'oro for best actor to the ensemble cast.

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