Malena (2000)

  • R
  • 12/25/2000 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 48m

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

Overview

12-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.

Giuseppe Tornatore

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Monica Bellucci's headshot

Monica Bellucci

Malèna Scordia
Giuseppe Sulfaro's headshot

Giuseppe Sulfaro

Renato Amoroso
Luciano Federico's headshot

Luciano Federico

Renato's Father
Matilde Piana's headshot

Matilde Piana

Renato's Mother
Pietro Notarianni's headshot

Pietro Notarianni

Prof. Bonsignore
Gaetano Aronica's headshot

Gaetano Aronica

Nino Scordia
Gilberto Idonea's headshot

Gilberto Idonea

Centorbi, the Lawyer
Angelo Pellegrino's headshot

Angelo Pellegrino

Political Secretary

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