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Genre :
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Drama |
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Number of Episodes :
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TV Movie (90 mins.) or Mini-series (4 x 45 min. or 2 x 90 min.) |
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Version(s) :
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English, French (Dubbed) |
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Synopsis :
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A prime-time
award winning mini-series based on real events of the
internment of Italian Canadians by the Canadian government
during World War II. We follow the experiences of the fictional Alvaro family as they struggle to survive these trying times. Along with many other Italian Canadians, they become a threat to national security, are arrested by the RCMP (national police force) and held prisoners. |
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Cast :
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Tony Nardi, Marina Orsini, Gianpaulo Venuta, Dino Tavarone, Joe Pingue, Ron Lea |
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Awards :
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- Platinum Remi (37th Annual WorldFest, Houston International Independent Film Festival). - Chris Statuette (The Chris Awards, 52nd Annual Columbus International Film & Video Festival. - Silver Hugo (2005 Chicago International Film Festival). - Silver WorldMedal (2005 New York Festivals). - Nomination (17th FIPA in Biarritz, France). - Honourable Mention (2004 Banff Rockie Awards, Canada). |
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