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7.4/10 • 2.4K

2000-03-161h 49m

Drama

Too young to be a widow, too beautiful to be alone.

During WWII, a teenage boy discovering himself becomes love-stricken by Malèna, a sensual woman living in a small, narrow-minded Italian town.

Directors
Giuseppe Tornatore
Editors
Massimo Quaglia

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Monica Bellucci

    Monica Bellucci

    Malèna Scordia

  2. Giuseppe Sulfaro

    Giuseppe Sulfaro

    Renato Amoroso

  3. Luciano Federico

    Luciano Federico

    Renato's Father

  4. Matilde Piana

    Matilde Piana

    Renato's Mother

  5. Pietro Notarianni

    Pietro Notarianni

    Prof. Bonsignore

  6. Gaetano Aronica

    Gaetano Aronica

    Nino Scordia

  7. Gilberto Idonea

    Gilberto Idonea

    Centorbi, the Lawyer

  8. Angelo Pellegrino

    Angelo Pellegrino

    Political Secretary

  9. Gabriella Di Luzio

    Gabriella Di Luzio

    Baron's Lover

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TheRealMina

Jul 12, 2023

10/10

This movie is a masterpiece of storytelling. It explores the themes of loss, grief, and growing up in a captivating way that resonates with anyone who has faced challenges in life. It balances the drama with moments of humor, especially in the interactions between the young boy and his father, who have a realistic and touching bond. The ending was satisfying and emotional. The movie also excels in its visual aspects, with stunning cinematography, art direction, and setting that create a vivid atmosphere of the Sicilian culture and lifestyle of the time period in which the movie is set. The casting was spot on, with the young actor and Monica Bellucci delivering outstanding performances. Bellucci in particular impressed me with her expressive eyes in the market scene, where she conveyed the character’s feelings without words. As a man, I related a lot to Giuseppe Sulfaro character and his coming of age. Honestly, I didn't think I was going to like this movie as much I did when it finished. Rarely do I ever bother writing reviews for a movie I liked but this one I loved. Definitely worth a watch.

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Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Budget
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Revenue
$14,493,284.00
Keywords
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