Bellissima (1952)

Name: Bellissima
Released: 1952

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.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Bellissima

Mamma Roma (1962) — Same subject: rome, italy, single mother
La Terra Trema (1948) — Same feel: realistic, dramatic
Paisan (1946) — Same subject: rome, italy
Marriage Italian Style (1964) — Tecla Scarano appears in both
Two Women (1960) — Cesare Zavattini worked on both
Senso (1954) — Luchino Visconti directed both