Malena

2000 • 1h 48m •

Drama

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★ 7.6/10

2,820 reviews

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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.

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

Top Billed Cast

Monica Bellucci

Malèna Scordia

Giuseppe Sulfaro

Renato Amoroso

Luciano Federico

Renato's Father

Matilde Piana

Renato's Mother

Pietro Notarianni

Prof. Bonsignore

Gaetano Aronica

Nino Scordia

Gilberto Idonea

Centorbi, the Lawyer

Angelo Pellegrino

Political Secretary

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T TheRealMina Verified TMDB Critic

2023-07-12

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...