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Malèna
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Overview

User Rating:
7.4/10   17,386 votes
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Director:
Giuseppe Tornatore
Writers:
Giuseppe Tornatore (writer)
Luciano Vincenzoni (story)
Contact:
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Release Date:
27 October 2000 (Italy) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Romance | War more
Tagline:
An intimate portrait and an epic story of the courage we discover, the innocence we surrender, and the memories we cherish.....forever. more
Plot:
A woman provokes sensual awakenings in a group of adolescent boys. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 16 nominations more
User Comments:
Beautiful and sad film more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Monica Bellucci ... Malèna Scordia
Giuseppe Sulfaro ... Renato Amoroso
Luciano Federico ... Renato's Father
Matilde Piana ... Renato's Mother
Pietro Notarianni ... Professor Bonsignore
Gaetano Aronica ... Nino Scordia
Gilberto Idonea ... Avvocato Centorbi (as Gilberto Idone)
Angelo Pellegrino ... Segretario politico

Gabriella Di Luzio ... Mantenuta del Barone
Pippo Provvidenti ... Dott. Cusimano
Maria Terranova ... Moglie Dott. Cusimano
Marcello Catalano ... Lieutenant Cadel
Elisa Morucci ... Lupetta
Domenico Gennaro ... Farmacista
Vitalba Andrea ... Moglie farmacista
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for sexuality/nudity, language and some violence.
Runtime:
Italy:109 min | USA:92 min | Turkey:84 min (TV version)
Country:
Italy | USA
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
Messina, Sicily, Italy more

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Continuity: Renato's bike changes position when he helps Malena pick up oranges. more
Quotes:
Renato's Mother: But he'll have no pockets! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in One Minutes (2009) more
Soundtrack:
Ma l'amore no more

FAQ

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5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
Beautiful and sad film, 3 February 2006
Author: ggaddar from United States

I do not remember who, but some critic, complained about not knowing what Malena thought and not being able to see her act and speak more in a movie...

I am sure all of us, especially in our childhoods, were once so deeply infatuated by another human being, that they were as sacred and as untouchable to us as Da Vinci's Giaconda.

That is why Malena is portrayed as a work of art who always looks down, burdened by her beauty. We can only suspect what she feels and we can enjoy the sight of her sad gorgeous face.

And absolutely no words are necessary!

This film compliments the saying: BE BORN HAPPY RATHER THAN BEAUTIFUL

I do agree that Monica Belucci, who I consider to be the most beautiful actress alive and one of the most enchanting beauties in the world, was perfect for this part!

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