From acclaimed director Giuseppe Tornatore comes Malèna, an unforgettable story of a boy's journey into manhood amid the chaos and intolerance of World War II. In a sleepy Italian village, the most beautiful woman in... more » town, Malèna (Monica Bellucci), becomes the subject of increasingly malicious gossip among the lustful townsmen and their jealous wives. But only her most ardent admirer will learn the untold true story of the mysterious and elusive Malèna. In a captivating motion picture nominated for two Academy Awards® (Best Cinematography, Best Score 2001), the struggles and hardships that Malèna must bravely endure inspire new heights of compassion, courage and independence.