Malena (2000)
Original title: Malèna
Malena is a 2000 Italian-language drama movie directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro and Luciano Federico.
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.
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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
- Maria Terranova as Dr. Cusimano's Wife
- Marcello Catalano as Lieutenant Cadei