La sarrasine (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1992, La sarrasine is a drama film directed by Paul Tana, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. La sarrasine stars Tony Nardi as Giuseppe Moschella, Enrica Maria Modugno, Jean Lapointe and Johanne-Marie Tremblay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, La sarrasine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La sarrasine page.
If you liked it. Fans of La sarrasine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La sarrasine (1992)?
- In US, La sarrasine is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La sarrasine worth watching?
- La sarrasine holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La sarrasine?
- La sarrasine stars Tony Nardi, Enrica Maria Modugno, Jean Lapointe, Johanne-Marie Tremblay and Gilbert Sicotte.
- When was La sarrasine released?
- La sarrasine was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.