IFF26 Bellissima

Marking its 75th anniversary, Anna Magnani delivers a career-defining turn in Bellissima, Luchino Visconti’s biting critique of postwar Italy’s obsession with fame.

When Cinecittà Studios launches a child talent search, working-class nurse Maddalena (Magnani) becomes the ultimate stage mother, upending her humble household and pushing her young daughter toward stardom. Yet her relentless hustle collides with reality when a scheming studio insider demands money and favours, leading to a heartbreaking awakening about the true cost of chasing illusions.

Equal parts witty and devastating, Bellissima captures two masters of Italian cinema at the absolute peak of their powers.

Rating: PG

Runtime: 114 mins

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas

Sat, Oct 10:

15:30

Prospect Cinemas

No sessions running at Prospect this week

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