Nominated for two Oscars Nominated for two Oscars (Best Cinematography and Best Music), (Best Cinematography and Best Music), Malena tells the story of the most beautiful woman in an Italian town during tells the story of the most beautiful woman in an Italian town during World War II who becomes the subject of malicious gossip among the lustful World War II who becomes the subject of malicious gossip among the lustful townsmen and their jealous wives. But only her most ardent admirer will learn townsmen and their jealous wives. But only her most ardent admirer will learn the untold true story of the mysterious and elusive Malena, who inspires new the untold true story of the mysterious and elusive Malena, who inspires new heights of compassion, courage, and independence.