Malena

1h 48m · 2000 · Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore · 3.6 / 5 on Letterboxd

Malena (2000) runs 1h 48m, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama

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