Malena

During WWII, a teenage boy discovering himself becomes love-stricken by Malèna, a sensual woman living in a small, narrow-minded Italian town.

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

Reviews

TheRealMina

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 h...

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