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114m
IFF26: Bellissima
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Synopsis
FOCUS ON ANNA MAGNANI
Retrospective
Marking its 75th anniversary, Anna Magnani delivers a career-defining turn in Bellissima, Luchino Visconti’s biting critique of postwar Italy’s obsession with fame.
When Cinecittà Studios launches a child talent search, working-class nurse Maddalena (Magnani) becomes the ultimate stage mother, upending her humble household and pushing her young daughter toward stardom. Yet her relentless hustle collides with reality when a scheming studio insider demands money and favours, leading to a heartbreaking awakening about the true cost of chasing illusions.
Equal parts witty and devastating, Bellissima captures two masters of Italian cinema at the absolute peak of their powers.
WINNER - Best Actress, Nastro d'Argento Awards 1952 (Anna Magnani)
Italian with English subtitles
Opening Date
Sunday, Oct 4, 2026
Rating
CTC
Length
114m
Reviews
Harnesses Magnani’s eruptive melodramatic energy.
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