Sitting in Limbo (1986 film)
| Sitting in Limbo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | National Film Board |
Release date | August 28, 1986 |
Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Sitting in Limbo is a 1986 Canadian
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:
- Best Director: John N. Smith
- Best Original Screenplay: Richard Nichol
- Best Sound: Hans Oomes, Richard Nichol, Shelley Craig and Jean-Pierre Joutel
References
- ^ "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.
- Montreal Gazette, September 15, 1986.
- ^ "Five films compete for award". Ottawa Citizen, January 30, 1987.
External links
- Sitting in Limbo at IMDb
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