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15 May 1953 (USA) morePlot:
Film director Blasetti is looking for a little girl for his new movie. Along with other mothers, Maddelena takes her daugther to Cinecittą... more | add synopsisAwards:
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Magnani and Visconti moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Anna Magnani | ... | Maddalena Cecconi |
 | Walter Chiari | ... | Alberto Annovazzi |
| Tina Apicella | ... | Maria Cecconi |
| Gastone Renzelli | ... | Spartaco Cecconi |
| Tecla Scarano | ... | Tilde Spernanzoni, la maestra di recitazione |
| Lola Braccini | ... | La moglie del fotografo |
| Arturo Bragaglia | ... | Il fotografo |
| Nora Ricci | ... | La stiratrice |
| Vittorina Benvenuti | ||
| Linda Sini | ... | Mimmetta |
| Teresa Battaggi | ... | La madre snob |
| Gisella Monaldi | ... | La portinaia |
| Amalia Pellegrini | ||
| Luciana Ricci | ||
| Giuseppina Arena |
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Japan:115 min | USA:108 min | UK:100 min | West Germany:115 min | Argentina:110 minCountry:
ItalyLanguage:
ItalianColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Filming Locations:
Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, ItalyFun Stuff
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L'elisir d'amore moreFAQ
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It was as if I had taken a time machine back to 1951. Sitting at the open theater of Tiberina Island in Rome, Anna Magnani's voice bounced off the ancient angles of this stunning roman spot. "Bellissima" is a timeless masterpiece. A rarity in Visconti's oeuvre. He puts all of his uncanny attention to detail to the service of Magnani's bombastic, tender, funny, extraordinary performance. Visconti knew how to bring the best in his actors. Even Maria Callas who, under Visconti's guidance, went from the greatest Opera singer to the greatest actress singing Opera. There are moments in "Bellissima" that can only be described as a love letter from Visconti to Magnani and vice versa. She has a few close ups that tells us how much love, respect and admiration existed between this two enormous artists. Look at her moments in the mirror, combing her hair naturally, debating under her breath the proper pronunciation of a word. She, not a conventional beauty, looks ravishing. The message about the dangers of immediate fame and fortune could have been written today. If you have a chance, don't miss it. If you love film, it's a must!