The film is set in a small Swedish town during World War II. It revolves around the story of a young widow, Malena (played by Nicoletta Braschi), who moves to the town with her two children. The family struggles to make ends meet due to the war and the husband's recent death. Malena's beautiful appearance and charming personality attract the attention of the townspeople, but in a way that is both intriguing and unsettling.
A 10/10 for content. A 7/10 for video quality. A 10/10 for historical importance. Malena -2000--DVDRIP-ITA--Uncut-
The version released in many international markets (including the US and UK) was cut down to 92 minutes Content Differences: The film is set in a small Swedish town during World War II
First, Malena is a film about Italian identity. The dialogue, particularly the narration by Renato (voiced by the famous character actor, though young Renato appears on screen), relies on Sicilian-inflected Italian. Dubbed English versions (common in US theatrical releases) lose the musicality and roughness of the dialect. A 10/10 for historical importance