SummaryA Russian woman named Irena calculatedly insinuates herself into the lives of a young, affluent Italian family. Stopping at nothing to become the couple’s trusted maid and the beloved nanny to their fragile young daughter, Irena risks everything in her quest to uncover the truth about the family. Like an intricately constructed jigsaw puzzle, The... Read More
Directed By:Giuseppe Tornatore
Written By:Giuseppe Tornatore, Massimo De Rita
The Unknown Woman
Metascore
Mixed or Average
56
User score
Generally Favorable
6.7
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
53% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
40% Mixed
6 Reviews
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7% Negative
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90
The final act is all but guaranteed to astonish and satisfy. See this movie.
75
It's an elegant nail-biter.
70
Brings peaks of violence and suspense to the vivid story of a young East European prostitute-turned-cleaning lady intent on carrying out a mysterious mission in Italy.
63
The film is flat-out gorgeous and contains moments of sheer lunacy.
58
Rappoport is a powerhouse performer but the movie is an unstable concoction of political melodrama, film noir, and weepie.
50
It's an exceptionally well-made example of the kind of delirious, semi-Gothic, overcooked melodrama filmmakers from the Boot have long specialized in.
20
Repellent piece of garbage.
User score
Generally Favorable
54% Positive
7 Ratings
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46% Mixed
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Aug 25, 2023
6
The Unknown Woman A modern and sophisticated drama that draws the audience. There are some vague points in the script that make the movie feel a little off. The good acting of the leading actor and the appropriate direction are the strengths of Stu Tornatore, he knows what he wants from the music of the film and the music is used correctly.
Production Company:
- Medusa Film
- Manigolda Film
- Sky
- Cinecittà
- Friuli Venezia Giulia Film Commission
- Umbria Film Commission
Release Date:May 30, 2008
Duration:1 h 58 m
Rating:R
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Awards
David di Donatello Awards
• 6 Wins & 14 Nominations
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
• 4 Wins & 8 Nominations
Golden Ciak Awards
• 6 Nominations
