What is The Unknown Woman?
The Unknown Woman is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Mystery.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 9, 2006
- Studios
- Manigolda Film, Medusa Film, Sky Cinema
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama, Mystery
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Overview
The Unknown Woman is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Manigolda Film, Medusa Film, Sky Cinema. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Ukrainian woman infiltrates an affluent Italian household, seeking hidden truths as their trusted maid.”
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore
- Blend of thriller, drama, and mystery genres
- Selected as Italy’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar
- Despite making the Oscar shortlist, it was not ultimately nominated
Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric thrillers that explore hidden family secrets.
Suitable for mature audiences due to intense psychological themes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the nationality of the film’s protagonist?
The main character, Irena, is Ukrainian.
What position does Irena take within the Italian family?
She becomes the family’s trusted maid and the nanny to their young daughter.
Who directed The Unknown Woman?
The film was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes.
Did the film receive an Oscar nomination?
It was Italy’s entry and made the shortlist for Best Foreign Language Film at the 80th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.
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