1986 Canadian film
| Sitting in Limbo |
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| Directed by | John N. Smith |
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| Written by | Richard Nichol |
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| Produced by | John N. Smith
David Wilson |
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| Starring | Pat Dillon
Fabian Gibbs |
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| Cinematography | Barry Perles
Andreas Poulsson |
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| Edited by | David Wilson |
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| Distributed by | National Film Board |
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Release date |
- August 28, 1986 (1986-08-28)
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Running time | 96 minutes |
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| Country | Canada |
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| Language | English |
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Sitting in Limbo is a 1986 Canadian docudrama film directed by John N. Smith.[1] Developed through interviews and improvisational work with a group of Black Canadian youth in Montreal,[1] the film stars Pat Dillon as Pat, a young woman who moves in with her boyfriend Fabian (Fabian Gibbs) after getting pregnant.[1]
The film was produced by the National Film Board, through its Alternative Drama program.[2]
The film premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival in August 1986.[3]
The film's soundtrack consisted primarily of reggae recordings by Jimmy Cliff.[1]
Awards
At the Montreal World Film Festival, the film won the award for best Canadian film shown outside the competitive program.[4] At the 1986 Festival of Festivals, the film received a special citation from the Canadian film award jury.[5]
The film was also a shortlisted finalist for the Quebec Association of Film Critics award for the best film made in Quebec in 1986.[6]
The film garnered three Genie Award nominations at the 8th Genie Awards in 1987:
References
- ^ a b c d "It looks like a banner year for NFB entries". Montreal Gazette, August 22, 1986.
- ^ "New from NFB: money-makers". Ottawa Citizen, March 9, 1987.
- ^ "Dancing in the Dark to open festival series". The Globe and Mail, July 24, 1986.
- ^ "French film Betty Blues wins top Montreal prize". Toronto Star, September 2, 1986.
- ^ "Quebec film Le declin tops in T.O.; Arcands sex comedy wows public and jury". Montreal Gazette, September 15, 1986.
- ^ "Five films compete for award". Ottawa Citizen, January 30, 1987.
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