Bellissima

Oct 1 1953 Not Rated 1h 54m
Comedy, Drama

Film director Blasetti is looking for a little girl for his new movie. Along with other mothers, Maddelena takes her daughter to Cinecittà, hoping she’ll be selected and become a star. She is ready to sacrifice anything for little Maria.

Plot

Film director Blasetti is looking for a little girl for his new movie. Along with other mothers, Maddelena takes her daughter 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

Cesare Zavattini, Suso Cecchi D'Amico, Francesco Rosi

Directed by

Luchino Visconti

Production Countries

Italy

Production Companies

Film Bellissima, CEI Incom

Languages

Italiano

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
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5,921
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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