Malena

12/25/20001h 48m

Theatrical Release (US)

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

Overview:

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

Director:

Giuseppe Tornatore

Status:

Released

Language:

Italian

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$14,493,284.00

Key words:

jealousy
sicily, italy
widow
world war ii
longing
beautiful woman
crush
sex trafficking
intrigue
pretty woman
milf
sad story
admiring
sympathetic
rich to poor
broken women

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

Gilberto Idonea

~ as ~

Centorbi, the Lawyer

Angelo Pellegrino

~ as ~

Political Secretary

Gabriella Di Luzio

~ as ~

Baron's Lover

Pippo Provvidenti

~ as ~

Dr. Cusimano

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Reviews (1)

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TheRealMina
Written 2 year(s) ago
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.