The Unknown Woman (2006)

7.4R121 minDirector: Giuseppe Tornatore

2006 Italian film

The Unknown Woman (Italian: La sconosciuta, lit.'The unknown'; also known as The Other Woman) is a 2006 Italian psychological thriller mystery film, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore that depicts a woman alone in a foreign country, haunted by a horrible past. Although it was selected as the Italian entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 80th Academy Awards and made the shortlist, ultimately it was not nominated.

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What is The Unknown Woman about?
The Unknown Woman (2006) — A Ukrainian woman named Irena calculatedly insinuates herself into the lives of a young, affluent Italian family. Stopping at nothing to become the couple's trusted maid and the beloved nanny to their fragile young daughter, Irena risks everything in her quest to uncover the trut
Is The Unknown Woman based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Unknown Woman scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.