Rent The Unknown Woman (2006)

3.6 of 5 from 103 ratings
1h 56min
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Synopsis:
Irena is a beautiful young Eastern European woman who arrives in the Northern Italian city of Trieste looking for work. But there is a mysterious side to her visit as she rents out an apartment she cannot afford and begins to spy on the affluent couple opposite and their four year old daughter. Stopping at nothing to become the couple's trusted maid, and beloved nanny to their fragile young daughter, Irena risks everything in her quest to uncover the truth about the family. In doing so, we too find out the truth behind Irena's secret mission and the shocking reality of her previous life as Giorgia, an innocent immigrant forced into brutal prostitution by the Mafia.
Actors:
, , , , , Clara Dossena, , , , , Paolo Elmo, , , , , , , Dante Alfonso Spadini
Directors:
Writers:
Giuseppe Tornatore, Massimo De Rita
Aka:
La sconosciuta
Studio:
Scanbox
Genres:
Drama, Thrillers
Countries:
Italy
BBFC:
Release Date:
25/01/2010
Run Time:
116 minutes
Languages:
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour

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Reviews (1) of The Unknown Woman

La sconosciuta. - The Unknown Woman review by NP

Spoiler Alert
17/08/2023

Giuseppe Tornatore’s film is so intense that it requires attention throughout. At two hours of running time, that can be a challenge. There is so much going on, so many richly directed scenes and beautifully acted characters, that it’s not easy to look away – and if perhaps 10-15 minutes had been shaved from the film’s length, that might aid the concentration.

As it is, the story of Irena’s struggles, her mission and the extraordinary lengths her enemies go to in order to condemn her, is a true rollercoaster. I would single out Kseniya Rappoport for her amazing performance, but the truth is, everyone here plays their part perfectly. Perhaps mention should go to Michele Placido for ensuring the vile Muffa is as horrible as possible, and Clara Dossena for her appealing performance as Thea.

At times, Ennio Morricone’s score is a little overbearing. It’s everywhere, in every scene, either in the background or pushed to the fore. Ultimately, though, it helps make ‘An Unknown Woman’ what it is – a brutal, heart-breaking, and at times challenging experience that, by the end, guaranteed that this viewer’s bottom lip was trembling a little. My score is 8 out of 10.

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