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Malèna
Also known as Malena
2000 film by Giuseppe Tornatore
Film · TMDB
7.512-year-old Renato experiences three significant events on the same day: the beginning of the Second World War, getting a bike, and witnessing the arrival of the gorgeous Malèna. Through his eyes, we see the curse of beauty and loneliness of Malena, whose husband is presumed dead, and, through his soul, we see his love for her.
Released: 2000-10-27108 minDir: Giuseppe TornatoreDramaBox office: $14.5M
Cast
- Monica Bellucci as Malèna Scordia
- Giuseppe Sulfaro as Renato Amoroso
- Luciano Federico as Renato's Father
- Matilde Piana as Renato's Mother
- Pietro Notarianni as Prof. Bonsignore
- Gaetano Aronica as Nino Scordia
Themes
- prostitute
- jealousy
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Article
Malèna is a 2000 historical romantic drama film written and directed by Giuseppe Tornatore from a story by Luciano Vincenzoni. It stars Monica Bellucci and Giuseppe Sulfaro. The film won the Grand Prix at the 2001 Cabourg Film Festival. At the 73rd Academy Awards, the film was nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Original Score.
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