Malena 2000
Renato becomes instantly infatuated with Malèna, who is worshipped by men and despised by spiteful women in their town. As war separates her from her husband, rumors damage her reputation. She loses her job and dignity, working in poverty and ultimately forced into prostitution and humiliation. Renato, increasingly protective, idealizes her while remaining disconnected from her actual suffering. In the end, Malèna’s husband returns, recognizing her suffering. The townspeople begrudgingly offer respect. Renato’s voice‑over reveals that although he has loved others, he never forgot “the one who never asked”—Malèna🎥 Visuals & Music Cinematography: Stunning visuals by Lajos Koltai, who earned an Academy Award nod for his elegant portrayal of beauty and sorrow. Score: Composed by Ennio Morricone, the music received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations and won numerous awards (including Italy’s Nastro d’Argento) for its emotional resonance.⭐ Critics & Awards Critical Reception: Mixed reviews. Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic both score the film around 54%, with criticism centering on its objectification of Malèna and perceived lack of depth in Renato’s perspective. Box Office: Made around $14.4 million, below its estimated $20 million budget. Nominations: Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Cinematography and Original Score). Also earned Golden Globe, BAFTA, and David di Donatello nominations, winning the Grand Prix at the 2001 Cabourg Film Festival.💰 Box Office Performance Here’s the box office breakdown for Malèna (2000): Domestic (U.S. & Canada): approximately $3.45 million, with a modest opening weekend of around $62,300 on December 22–25, 2000. International: about $11.05 million, bringing the worldwide total to roughly $14.49 million . Budget: estimated at $20 million, so the film didn’t recoup its production costs during its theatrical run .In summary, Malèna earned around $14.5 million globally, breaking down to $3.4 million in North America and $11.0 million internationally—falling short of its $20 million budget.🎯 Conclusion Malèna (2000) is a visually striking and emotionally evocative film that explores the tragic consequences of beauty, desire, and societal judgment through the eyes of a young boy in wartime Sicily. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore and elevated by Monica Bellucci’s powerful performance and Ennio Morricone’s haunting score, the film is as much about collective cruelty as it is about personal longing. While it has been critiqued for its male-centric gaze and lack of depth in its female lead’s inner life, Malèna remains a poignant reflection on the loss of innocence—both personal and societal. It’s a bittersweet meditation on how beauty can isolate as much as it can captivate.
- 2000
- 1 h : 49 min
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- CBFC: A
- Italiano
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