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Malena (2000)

R03/16/2000Drama1h 49m

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.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Monica Bellucci

    Malèna Scordia

  2. Cast 1

    Giuseppe Sulfaro

    Renato Amoroso

  3. Cast 1

    Luciano Federico

    Renato's Father

  4. Cast 1

    Matilde Piana

    Renato's Mother

  5. Cast 1

    Pietro Notarianni

    Prof. Bonsignore

  6. Cast 1

    Gaetano Aronica

    Nino Scordia

  7. Cast 1

    Gilberto Idonea

    Centorbi, the Lawyer

  8. Cast 1

    Angelo Pellegrino

    Political Secretary

  9. Gabriella Di Luzio

    Baron's Lover

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 cas...