rome, italy,satire,working class,single mother,audition

Bellissima (1952)

Poster for Bellissima

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Luchino Visconti
  • Profile picture of Anna Magnani
    Maddalena Cecconi Anna Magnani
  • Profile picture of Walter Chiari
    Alberto Annovazzi Walter Chiari
  • Profile picture of Tina Apicella
    Maria Cecconi Tina Apicella
  • Profile picture of Gastone Renzelli
    Spartaco Cecconi Gastone Renzelli
  • Profile picture of Tecla Scarano
    Tilde Spernanzoni Tecla Scarano
  • Profile picture of Lola Braccini
    Photographer's Wife Lola Braccini
  • Profile picture of Arturo Bragaglia
    Photographer Arturo Bragaglia
  • Profile picture of Nora Ricci
    Laundry Worker Nora Ricci

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Keywords

  • rome, italy
  • satire
  • working class
  • single mother
  • audition