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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedGiuseppe Tornatore's 2000 Italian drama, set during the Second World War, views a small coastal town through the eyes of a boy on the cusp of adolescence who becomes infatuated with a beautiful, lonely woman whose husband is missing at war. As gossip and cruelty close in on her, the film studies desire, reputation, and the harsh judgment of a community. The mood is nostalgic, sensual, and bittersweet, balancing tender coming-of-age recollection with social tragedy. With a MagicMovieScore of 7.5, it appeals to viewers who appreciate evocative period drama, lyrical European cinema, and poignant stories of beauty, longing, and lost innocence.
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Trailer
Top 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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Movie Info
Release Date
October 27, 2000
Runtime
1h 48m
Rating
R
Genres
Drama
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