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Bellissima (1952) 7.7
A woman from the low class desperately tries to get her daughter into the movies. Director:Luchino Visconti |
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Maddalena Cecconi
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Walter Chiari | ... |
Alberto Annovazzi
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Tina Apicella | ... |
Maria Cecconi
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Gastone Renzelli | ... |
Spartaco Cecconi
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Tecla Scarano | ... |
Tilde Spernanzoni
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Lola Braccini | ... |
Photographer's Wife
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Arturo Bragaglia | ... |
Photographer
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Nora Ricci | ... |
Laundry Worker
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Vittorina Benvenuti |
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Linda Sini | ... |
Mimmetta
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Teresa Battaggi | ... |
Snob Mother
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Gisella Monaldi | ... |
Door-keeper
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Amalia Pellegrini |
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Luciana Ricci |
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Giuseppina Arena |
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Film director Blasetti is looking for a little girl for his new movie. Along with other mothers, Maddelena takes her daugther to Cinecittà, hoping she'll be selected and become a star. She is ready to sacrifice anything for little Maria, even if her husband would prefer they save their little money for the rent, instead of paying teachers, hairdressers or bribes for her illusions. Written by Yepok
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disillusionment | humiliation | open air cinema | motion picture industry | rehearsal |Parents Guide:
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Country:
ItalyLanguage:
ItalianRelease Date:
15 May 1953 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Bellísima See more »Filming Locations:
Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, ItalyCompany Credits
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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!