Italy / USA,
2000, 88 min
(Director's cut: 109 min)
Directed by:
Giuseppe TornatoreCinematography:
Lajos KoltaiComposer:
Ennio MorriconeCast:
Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, Luciano Federico, Matilde Piana, Gaetano Aronica, Marcello Catalano, Aurora Quattrocchi, Fabrizio Ferracane (more)VOD (1)
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Malena tells the story of the most beautiful woman in an Italian town during World War II who becomes the subject of malicious gossip among the lustful townsmen and their jealous wives. But only her most ardent admirer will learn the untold true story of the mysterious and elusive Malena, who inspires new heights of compassion, courage, and independence. (Paramount Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2001 - Lajos Koltai (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 2001 - Ennio Morricone (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2001 - Best Film not in the English Language
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 2001 - Giuseppe Tornatore (Golden Bear for Best Film)