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Quick Info

Rating

7.8/10

Release1952

Runtime1h 55m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Film Bellissima

Movie

Bellissima

1952

1h 55m

7.8

Comedy

Drama

Synopsis

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.

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