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Overview
Au printemps 1940, Mussolini a déclaré la guerre à la France et à la Grande‐Bretagne. La ville sicilienne de Castelcuto est en liesse. Renato Amoroso, un garçon de treize ans, est heureux pour d’autres raisons. Il vient de recevoir sa première bicyclette et de tomber sous le charme de Malèna, une ravissante veuve de guerre qui fait tourner la tête à tous les hommes du village et attise la haine des épouses jalouses. Renato, littéralement envoûté, la suit partout avec son vélo. Mais Malèna est victime des refoulements et des convoitises des habitants de Castelcuto. Le petit garçon va trouver le moyen de l’aider, et grâce à elle, il apprendra les leçons de la vie.
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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Reviews
2023-07-14
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 have a realistic and touching bond. The ending was satisfying and emotional. The movie also excels in its visual aspects, with stunning cinematography, art direction, and setting that create a vivid atmosphere of the Sicilian culture and lifestyle of the time period in which the movie is set. The casting was spot on, with the young actor and Monica Bellucci delivering outstanding performances. Bellucci in particular impressed me with her expressive eyes in the market scene, where she conveyed the character’s feelings without words. As a man, I related a lot to Giuseppe Sulfaro character and his coming of age. Honestly, I didn't think I was going to like this movie as much I did when it finished. Rarely do I ever bother writing reviews for a movie I liked but this one I loved. Definitely worth a watch.