Malena
“Too young to be a widow, too beautiful to be alone.”
7.4 / 10
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.
Cast
Monica Bellucci·Malèna Scordia
Giuseppe Sulfaro·Renato Amoroso
Luciano Federico·Renato's Father
Matilde Piana·Renato's Mother
Pietro Notarianni·Prof. Bonsignore
Gaetano Aronica·Nino Scordia
Gilberto Idonea·Centorbi, the Lawyer
Angelo Pellegrino·Political Secretary
Gabriella Di Luzio·Baron's Lover
Pippo Provvidenti·Dr. Cusimano
Average shot length
3.9s per shot
Giuseppe Tornatore's career average is 5.6s across 10 measured films —see the full picture.