Malena

2000 · 1h48 · Film

Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore

Starring Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, Luciano Federico, Matilde Piana, Pietro Notarianni, Gaetano Aronica, Gilberto Idonea, Angelo Pellegrino, Gabriella Di Luzio, Pippo Provvidenti

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Exhausted

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.

Original title

Malèna

Original language

Italian

Screenplay

Giuseppe Tornatore, Luciano Vincenzoni

Music

Ennio Morricone

Cinematography

Koltai Lajos

Cast

Matilde Piana, Pietro Notarianni, Gaetano Aronica, Gilberto Idonea, Angelo Pellegrino, Gabriella Di Luzio, Pippo Provvidenti, Maria Terranova, Marcello Catalano

Updated July 22, 2026

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