Bellissima is a 1951 Italian neorealist drama film directed by Luchino
Visconti and starring Anna Magnani, Walter Chiari and Tecla Scarano.
The film is a satire of the postwar Italian film industry, and
particularly the dreams of stardom encouraged by the neorealist
movement which plucked out ordinary members of the public to appear in
productions. Bellissima is the only feature film in Visconti's oeuvre
with a predominantly comic tone. It was not a box office
success.Alessandro Blasetti, a contemporary film director, appears as
himself. Keeping in with the tradition of neorealism a number of roles
went to members of the public. Magnani played a part in their
selection, approving of Gastone Renzelli a butcher who was cast as her
husband.The film's sets were designed by the art director Gianni
Polidori. It was shot at the Cinecittà Studios, which appear
prominently in the film.
Visconti and starring Anna Magnani, Walter Chiari and Tecla Scarano.
The film is a satire of the postwar Italian film industry, and
particularly the dreams of stardom encouraged by the neorealist
movement which plucked out ordinary members of the public to appear in
productions. Bellissima is the only feature film in Visconti's oeuvre
with a predominantly comic tone. It was not a box office
success.Alessandro Blasetti, a contemporary film director, appears as
himself. Keeping in with the tradition of neorealism a number of roles
went to members of the public. Magnani played a part in their
selection, approving of Gastone Renzelli a butcher who was cast as her
husband.The film's sets were designed by the art director Gianni
Polidori. It was shot at the Cinecittà Studios, which appear
prominently in the film.
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