Synopsis

Malena is the utterly unforgettable story of a boy's journey into manhood amid the chaos and intolerance of World War II. In a sleepy Italian village, Malena, the most beautiful woman in town, becomes the subject of increasingly malicious gossip among the lustful townsmen and their jealous wives. But only her most ardent admirer, young Renato Amoroso, will learn her mysterious untold story.

Malena

Awards

2001 Academy Awards

Nominated

  • Best Music - Original Score
  • Best Cinematography

Awards

2001 Golden Globes

Nominated

  • Best Foreign Language Film
  • Best Original Score

Featured Clips

Malena - Hard Times

Malena - Hard Times

Malena - Beauty

Malena - Beauty

Malena - By Your Side

Malena - By Your Side

Malena - Gawking

Malena - Gawking

Malena - Schoolboy

Malena - Schoolboy

Malena - Official Trailer (HD)

Malena - Official Trailer (HD)

Malena - Cheater

Malena - Cheater

Malena - Stealing Trousers

Malena - Stealing Trousers

Now Playing: Malena - Hard Times
Starring: Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, Matilde Piana, Luciano Federico

When hearing rumors of Malena becomming a prostitute to survive, Renato passes out in public, causing his parents to react in vastly different ways. In this scene: Malena Scordia (Monica Bellucci), Renato Amoroso (Giuseppe Sulfaro), Renato's Mother (Matilde Piana), Renato's Father (Luciano Federico)