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“The Unknown Woman” is
Irena, an emigrant who fled Eastern Europe and has moved to a Northern
Italian city. She lives amidst ghosts of the past and a search
for the present, two planes of time that make up an intriguing
puzzle. This is a twisted mystery thrill ride with strong
characters, well crafted camerawork, and a masterful cast—all of which
will leave you breathless. Giuseppe Tornatore known for "The
Professor", “Malena” and "Cinema Paradiso" directs this dark and
brutal film about the impossibility and hopelessness in trying to run
away from a past that will, inevitably, follow.
FESTIVALS:
Taormina Film Festival, Italy; Rome Film Festival, Italy; The Glasgow
Film Festival, Scotland; Jameson Dublin International Film Festival,
Ireland; Santa Barbara Film Festival, Feb 2008; Miami Film Festival,
March 9, 2008.
AWARDS: Capri
Special Award, Best upcoming actress, Capri, Hollywood; David di
Donatello Awards, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best
Director, Best Film, Best Music, Best Screenplay; European Film Award,
Audience Award Best Film, Best Cinematographer, Best Director; Moscow
International Film Festival, Audience Award, Silver St. George Best
Director
Italy’s official submission for
Best Foreign Language Film for the
80th Annual Academy Awards®
Writer/Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Distributor: Outsider Films
Genre: Drama, Crime and Mystery
Runtime: 118 minutes
Country: Italy
Language: Italian w/English Subtitles
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