Malena (2000)
During WWII, a teenage boy discovering himself becomes love-stricken by Malèna, a sensual woman living in a small, narrow-minded Italian town.
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Alessandro Aronadio
- Francesco Bovino
- Piera Tornatore
- Barbara Pastrovich
- Davide Cincis
- Elena Bindi
- Alberto Mangiante
- Luciano Vincenzoni
- Giuseppe Tornatore
Rating: 7.4/10 by 2216 users
Alternative Title:
Малена - RU
말레나 - KR
Малена - BG
西西裡的美麗傳說 - TW
マレーナ - JP
Μαλένα - GR
Der Zauber von Malèna - DE
Maléna - CZ
Malena - ES
Country:
Italy
United States of America
Language:
Italiano
Runtime: 01 hour 49 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $14,493,284
Plot Keyword: jealousy, sicily, italy, widow, world war ii, longing, beautiful woman, crush, sex trafficking, intrigue, pretty woman, milf, sad story, sympathetic, rich to poor, broken women
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 casting was spot on, with the young actor and Monica Bellucci delivering outstanding performances. Bellucci in particular impressed me with her expressive eyes in the market scene, where she conveyed the character’s feelings without words. As a man, I related a lot to Giuseppe Sulfaro character and his coming of age. Honestly, I didn't think I was going to like this movie as much I did when it finished. Rarely do I ever bother writing reviews for a movie I liked but this one I loved. Definitely worth a watch.
