Bellissima (1951)

7.7Not Rated116 minDirector: Luchino Visconti

1951 Italian film

Bellissima is a 1951 Italian drama film directed by Luchino Visconti and starring Anna Magnani, Walter Chiari and Tecla Scarano. In 2008, the film was included on the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage’s 100 Italian films to be saved, a list of 100 films that "have changed the collective memory of the country between 1942 and 1978."

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What is Bellissima about?
Bellissima (1951) — 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
Is Bellissima based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Bellissima scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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