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Fishing Boats (1958) | Criteria

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Fishing Boats

Pescherecci

Italy • Italian • 1958 • 11m

Director

Vittorio De Seta

Documentary Shorts

3.90/5·1.7K ratings·339 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

The unpredictable nature of the sea governs the world of Sicilian fishermen as they work, rest, and seek refuge from a storm.

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January 2021
Position 35
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30 Years of the Film Foundation: Documentary Shorts by Vittorio De Seta
Position 7

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DirectorVittorio De Seta

CinematographerVittorio De Seta

EditorTitta Perozzi

ProducerVittorio De Seta