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La sconosciuta : The unknown woman /

Irena is a mysterious Ukrainian woman with a secret who works her way into the lives of an Italian, affluent young family. She stops at nothing to become the couple's trusted maid and beloved nanny to their fragile young daughter. But deep cracks underneath Irena's dedication soon become a...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Outsider Pictures, Medusa Film, Manigolda Film (Firm), Juppiter Generale Cinematografica, Image Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Tornatore, Giuseppe, 1956-, Rappoport, Ksenii︠a︡, Placido, Michele, Gerini, Claudia, 1971-, Degli Esposti, Piera, Haber, Alessandro, 1947-, Di Pinto, Nicola, 1947-, Dossena, Clara, Molina, Angela, Buy, Margherita, 1962-, Favino, Pierfrancesco, Morricone, Ennio
Format: Video DVD
Language:Italian
Language Notes:Italian dialogue, English subtitles.
Published: Chatsworth, CA : Image Entertainment, [2009]
Subjects:
Rich people > Italy > Drama.
Women household employees > Italy > Drama.
Nannies > Employment > Italy > Drama.
Parent and child > Italy > Drama.
Foreign films.
Motion pictures, Italian.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Feature films.
Fiction films.
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Summary:Irena is a mysterious Ukrainian woman with a secret who works her way into the lives of an Italian, affluent young family. She stops at nothing to become the couple's trusted maid and beloved nanny to their fragile young daughter. But deep cracks underneath Irena's dedication soon become apparent as her horrific past and chilling obsession are revealed.
Item Description:Originally produced as a motion picture in 2006.
Special features: Director audio commentary; behind-the-scenes featurette; theatrical trailer; TV spots.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, widescreen (2.35:1, enhanced); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, NTSC.
Audience:MPAA rating: R; some disturbing violent content involving rape and torture, graphic nudity, sexuality and language.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Fabio Zamario ; editor, Massimo Quaglia ; music composer, Ennio Morricone.