Movie
Malena
Too young to be a widow, too beautiful to be alone.
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Malena opened in theaters December 25, 2000. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast
Monica BellucciMalèna Scordia
Giuseppe SulfaroRenato Amoroso
Luciano FedericoRenato's Father
Matilde PianaRenato's Mother
Pietro NotarianniProf. Bonsignore
Gaetano AronicaNino Scordia
Gilberto IdoneaCentorbi, the Lawyer
Angelo PellegrinoPolitical SecretaryCredits
- Directed by
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Written by
- Giuseppe Tornatore
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Italian
- Original title
- Malèna
- Box office
- $14.5M
Production
Medusa FilmItaly
MiramaxUnited States- Pacific PicturesItaly
Tele+Italy