# Bellissima (1952)

> A fiercely loving Roman mother risks family security to push her daughter toward cinematic stardom, exposing the seductive cruelty of show-business dreams.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28227

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Luchino Visconti
- Cast: Anna Magnani, Walter Chiari, Tina Apicella, Gastone Renzelli, Tecla Scarano, Lola Braccini, Arturo Bragaglia, Nora Ricci
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043332/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: satirical, melancholic, intimate, classic film night, italian cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A mother's ambition for her daughter clashes with harsh realities in post-war Italy.

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- [Variety Lights (1950)](https://ember.film/movie/28244)
- [The Star Maker (1995)](https://ember.film/movie/23843)
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- [La Dolce Vita (1960)](https://ember.film/movie/352)
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