Bellissima
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bellissima - Anna Magnani - Trailer by Film&Clips
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-25
Top Cast
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Anna Magnani
Maddalena Cecconi
Walter Chiari
Alberto Annovazzi
Tina Apicella
Maria Cecconi
Gastone Renzelli
Spartaco Cecconi
Tecla Scarano
Tilde Spernanzoni
Lola Braccini
Photographer's Wife
Arturo Bragaglia
Photographer
Nora Ricci
Laundry Worker
Vittorina Benvenuti
Linda Sini
Mimmetta
Teresa Battaggi
Snob Mother
Gisella Monaldi
Door-keeper
Amalia Pellegrini
Luciana Ricci
Giuseppina Arena
Liliana Mancini
Iris
Alessandro Blasetti
Self
Vittorio Musy Glori
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 29, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 25, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luchino Visconti
- Screenplay & Story
- Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Francesco Rosi
- Original Score
- Gaetano Donizetti, Franco Mannino
- Original Title
- Bellissima
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Film Bellissima
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luchino Visconti
Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Francesco Rosi, Cesare Zavattini
Gaetano Donizetti, Franco Mannino
Piero Portalupi, Paul Ronald
Mario Serandrei
Salvo D'Angelo
Department Leadership Roster
Luchino Visconti
Director
Luchino Visconti
Screenplay
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Francesco Rosi
Screenplay
Salvo D'Angelo
Producer
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Piero Portalupi
Director of Photography
Paul Ronald
Director of Photography
Piero Tosi
Costume Design
Gianni Polidori
Production Design
Franco Mannino
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bellissima
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What is Bellissima about?
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.
Who directed Bellissima?
Bellissima was directed by Luchino Visconti.
Who stars in Bellissima?
The principal cast of Bellissima includes Anna Magnani, Walter Chiari, Tina Apicella, Gastone Renzelli, Tecla Scarano.
When was Bellissima released and how long is it?
Bellissima was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Bellissima?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bellissima was composed by Gaetano Donizetti, Franco Mannino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bellissima?
Bellissima holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).