Malena
The latest triumph from Giuseppe Tornatore, the writer and director of the Academy Award®-winning Cinema Paradiso, Malena is an utterly unforgettable story of a boy's journey into manhood amid the chaos and intolerance of World War II! In a sleepy Italian village, the most beautiful woman in town, Malena (Monica Bellucci), becomes the subject of increasingly malicious gossip among the lustful townsmen and their jealous wives. But only her most ardent admirer, young Renato Amoroso (Giuseppe Sulfaro), will learn the untold true story of the mysterious and elusive Malena! In a captivating motion picture nominated for two Academy Awards, the eventual struggles and hardships that Malena must bravely endure serve to inspire Renato to new heights of compassion, courage and independence!
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A Wonderful Film - sal33
A marvellous blend of comedy & drama. This film is an honest look at small time Italy with all its beauty & warts.
We follow the coming of age of a Renato and the beautiful married women he loves from afar.
A poignant, moving story told with charm, grace and honesty.Fantastic - MovieProf
"Malena," starring the beautiful Monica Belluci, offers insight into Sicilian life during the Second World War. Malena, adored by every man in her small town, puts on a brave front, while privately agonizing over her husband, who has left to serve in the military. At the same time, humour is injected into the story via Renato, played by Guiseppe Suflaro, a 12-year-old boy obsessed with Malena. Nominated for several international awards and a winner of three, "Malena" is a treat for any viewer.Beautiful movie, humorous and sad all at once - Jujubes
I thoroughly enjoyed this coming-of-age movie. What's not to like? Monica Bellucci is perfect for this role - she really is the most beautiful woman on the planet.
I thought Bellucci's acting was good. Malena was supposed to be elusive and mysterious. Being the 'outsider' (not from the town where she ended up), she was quiet and kept to herself, especially because of the jealous women in town. The boy did a great job as well.
I wish they made more movies like this. Simple, poignant and humorous without being sappy.
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A Wonderful Film - sal33
A marvellous blend of comedy & drama. This film is an honest look at small time Italy with all its beauty & warts.
We follow the coming of age of a Renato and the beautiful married women he loves from afar.
A poignant, moving story told with ...Fantastic - MovieProf
"Malena," starring the beautiful Monica Belluci, offers insight into Sicilian life during the Second World War. Malena, adored by every man in her small town, puts on a brave front, while privately agonizing over her husband, who has left to serve in the ...Beautiful movie, humorous and sad all at once - Jujubes
I thoroughly enjoyed this coming-of-age movie. What's not to like? Monica Bellucci is perfect for this role - she really is the most beautiful woman on the planet.
I thought Bellucci's acting was good. Malena was supposed to be elusive and mysterious. ...