Sitting in Limbo (1986 film)
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]
| Sitting in Limbo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | John N. Smith |
| Produced by | John N. Smith David Wilson |
| Written by | Richard Nichol |
| Starring | Pat Dillon Fabian Gibbs |
| Cinematography | Barry Perles Andreas Poulsson |
| Edited by | David Wilson |
| Distributed by | National Film Board |
Release date | August 28, 1986 |
Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
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.
- "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.