1952 · 115 min · NR

Bellissima

Name: Bellissima
Genre: Drama
Released: 1952
Duration: 115 min
Cast: Anna Magnani, Walter Chiari, Tina Apicella, Gastone Renzelli, Tecla Scarano

Directed by Luchino Visconti · Drama

Bellissima (1952) is a Drama film, directed by Luchino Visconti set in Rome during the 1950s. It runs 115 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer

Franco Mannino

Cinematography

Paul RonaldPiero Portalupi

Cast

Anna MagnaniWalter ChiariTina ApicellaGastone RenzelliTecla ScaranoLola BracciniArturo BragagliaNora Ricci

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Rome

Setting

Urban

When

1950s

Premise & themes

Themes

Family & Loyalty

Tone

Satirical

Shape

Protagonist

Female Led

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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Bellissima

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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