---
title: "Sicilian Ghost Story"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sicilian-ghost-story-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 453347
imdb_id: "tt5375434"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 122
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 151
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Sicilian Ghost Story (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sicilian-ghost-story-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sicilian Ghost Story is a 2017 film written and directed by Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza. It is a mystery, drama, and fantasy set in a little Sicilian village at the edge of a forest where a thirteen-year-old boy named Giuseppe vanishes.

The film holds cultural significance as the first Italian film to open the Critics' Week at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a ten-minute standing ovation. The narrative follows Luna, a classmate who refuses to accept the disappearance and descends into a dark world to find him.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A girl ventures into enchanted Sicilian forests to find her classmate after his mysterious disappearance."

### Why Watch
- Based on the short story Un cavaliere bianco by Marco Mancassola
- Received a ten-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival
- Holds a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes

### Caveats & Content Note
- The story involves a heavy cloak of secrecy and a dark world
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a mystery, drama, and fantasy with a dark tone and a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #sicilian-mystery, #enchanted-forest, #fantasy-drama, #dark-world, #coming-of-age

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Strand Releasing Amazon Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fabio Grassadonia, Antonio Piazza
- **Networks / Studios**: MACT Productions, Indigo Film, Ventura Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Julia Jedlikowska** as *Luna*
- **Gaetano Fernandez** as *Giuseppe*
- **Corinne Musallari** as *Loredana*
- **Andrea Falzone** as *Nino*
- **Federico Finocchiaro** as *Calogero*
- **Lorenzo Curcio** as *Mariano*
- **Vincenzo Amato** as *Padre di Luna*
- **Sabine Timoteo** as *Madre di Luna*
- **Filippo Luna** as *U'Nanu*
- **Baldassare Tre Re** as *Venatura*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Sicilian Ghost Story?
Information regarding specific streaming platforms is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is the film worth watching?
The film holds a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 45 reviews.

### Q: How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film fall into?
The film is categorized as mystery, drama, and fantasy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sicilian Ghost Story — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/453347)
- [Sicilian Ghost Story - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicilian_Ghost_Story)
- [Sicilian Ghost Story (2017) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5375434/fullcredits/)
- [Sicilian Ghost Story (2017) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/453347-sicilian-ghost-story/cast)
- [Sicilian Ghost Story - Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicilian_Ghost_Story)
- [Where to Watch Sicilian Ghost Story (2017) Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*