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Malena (2000)

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

7.6/10 · 2,834 votes 1h 48m r Drama

#18 of 125 films from 2000 #690 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore · Written by Giuseppe Tornatore

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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.

Cast

Monica Belluccias Malèna Scordia
Giuseppe Sulfaroas Renato Amoroso
Luciano Federicoas Renato's Father
Matilde Pianaas Renato's Mother
Pietro Notariannias Prof. Bonsignore
Gaetano Aronicaas Nino Scordia
Gilberto Idoneaas Centorbi, the Lawyer
Angelo Pellegrinoas Political Secretary
Gabriella Di Luzioas Baron's Lover
Pippo Provvidentias Dr. Cusimano
Maria Terranovaas Dr. Cusimano's Wife
Marcello Catalanoas Lieutenant Cadei
Elisa Moruccias Lupetta
Domenico Gennaroas Pharmacist

Facts

Release dateOctober 27, 2000
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresDrama
Original titleMalèna
LanguageIT
Box office$14,493,284
IMDbtt0213847

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Questions

How long is Malena?
Malena runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Malena worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 2,834 votes, which places it #18 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 86%) and #690 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Malena?
Malena was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Cinema Paradiso (1988), The Legend of 1900 (1998), The Best Offer (2013).
Who stars in Malena?
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.
What is Malena rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Malena?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/154486.

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