Composer

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Ennio Morricone

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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2000

Malèna is a 2000 Italian drama film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. The film premiered on December 27, 2000, in Italy. The film is set in a small Sicilian town during World War II and tells the story of a beautiful woman named Malèna Scordia, played by Monica Bellucci, who becomes the object of desire for all the men in the town. The film is divided into six movements, each of which is named after a different aspect of Malèna's life. The first movement, titled "Malèna," introduces the character and establishes her beauty and allure. The second movement, "The Legend of Malèna," explores the rumors and gossip that surround her. The third movement, "The Arrival of the Americans," introduces the American soldiers who arrive in the town and further complicate Malèna's life. The fourth movement, "The Funeral of Filippo Timi," focuses on the death of a young man who was in love with Malèna. The fifth movement, "Renato's Return," follows the return of the film's protagonist, Renato Amoroso, played by Giuseppe Sulfaro, from the war. The final movement, "Malèna's Redemption," sees Malèna finally finding a way to escape the town and start a new life. Ennio Morricone composed the film's soundtrack, which features a mix of original compositions and existing pieces of music. The score is characterized by its use of strings and woodwinds, which create a haunting and melancholic atmosphere that perfectly complements the film's themes of love, loss, and redemption. The main theme, "Malèna," is a beautiful and haunting melody that perfectly captures the character's beauty and sadness. Overall, Malèna is a powerful and moving film that explores the complexities of desire, love, and loss in a small Sicilian town during World War II. Ennio Morricone's haunting and beautiful score perfectly complements the film's themes and adds an extra layer of emotion to an already powerful story.

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