Malena
"Too young to be a widow, too beautiful to be alone."
Originally released in 2000. Malena is a drama film. directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
Starring Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, and Luciano Federico
Synopsis
During WWII, a teenage boy discovering himself becomes love-stricken by Malèna, a sensual woman living in a small, narrow-minded Italian town.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 16, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (2,427 votes)
Box Office
$14.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Monica Bellucci
as Malèna Scordia
Giuseppe Sulfaro
as Renato Amoroso
Luciano Federico
as Renato's Father
Matilde Piana
as Renato's Mother
Pietro Notarianni
as Prof. Bonsignore
Gaetano Aronica
as Nino Scordia
Gilberto Idonea
as Centorbi, the Lawyer
Angelo Pellegrino
as Political Secretary
Gabriella Di Luzio
as Baron's Lover
Pippo Provvidenti
as Dr. Cusimano
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Revenue
- $14,493,284
Production Companies
- Medusa Film
- Miramax
- Pacific Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malena about?
During WWII, a teenage boy discovering himself becomes love-stricken by Malèna, a sensual woman living in a small, narrow-minded Italian town.
Who directed Malena?
Malena was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
How long is Malena?
Malena has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Malena released?
Malena was released on March 16, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Malena?
The main cast of Malena includes Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, Luciano Federico, Matilde Piana, Pietro Notarianni.
Is Malena worth watching?
Malena has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 2,427 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.