Malena (2000)

7.5/10 108 min Drama

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 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

Domenico Gennaro

Pharmacist

Vitalba Andrea

Pharmacist's Wife

Pippo Pattavina

Praetor

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