scorsese Returns to Sicilian Roots with Daughter,Francesca,While Filming Documentary
Taormina,Sicily – Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese,82,is currently enjoying a personal trip to Sicily with his daughter,Francesca,23,amidst filming a documentary focused on the island’s archaeological treasures. The visit is particularly meaningful as Scorsese reconnects with his ancestral homeland [[SOURCE]].
Both his maternal and paternal grandparents hail from Palermo, making this a deeply personal journey for the director [[SOURCE]]. Scorsese recently spoke about his Sicilian heritage while accepting a lifetime achievement award at the Taormina Film Festival on June 12th, as reported by Variety [[SOURCE]].
This trip follows previous acknowledgements of his Sicilian ancestry, including a speech at the 71st Taormina Film Festival where he highlighted the contributions of U.S. immigrants [[2]]. He is also currently shooting a documentary exploring ancient shipwrecks and utilizing DNA analysis to trace stories of sailors and cargoes, further connecting him to his ancestral roots in Sicily [[3]]. Scorsese’s family history traces back to sicilian roots on both sides, with his father’s family originating from Polizzi Generosa