Review of Malena (2000) by Rhiannon P — 10 Mar 2008

One of the 1st major films that got me interested in world films. So tragic yet so beautiful and Monica Bellucci is absoltuley stunning.

This review of Malena (2000) was written by Rhiannon P on 10 Mar 2008.

Malena has generally received positive reviews.

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