Bellissime (2004)
Overview
Documentary consisting of archival footage that depicts the evolving conditions of Italian women during the first half of the 20th century.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | it |
| Popularity | 1.018 |
Directed By
Giovanna Gagliardo
Crew
Stelvio Cipriani
Massimiliano Maggi
Giovanna Gagliardo
Patrizia Penzo
Giovanna Gagliardo
TOP CAST
Aurora Cancian
Narrator
Giovanna Gagliardo
Narrator
Raffaella Duelli
Self
Nadia Spano
Self
Edda Ciano Mussolini
(archive footage)
Anna Magnani
(archive footage)
Monica Vitti
(archive footage)
Eleonora Duse
(archive footage)
Francesca Bertini
(archive footage)
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