THE UNKNOWN WOMAN in New York City
The first U.S. theatrical engagement for writer-director Giuseppe Tornatore’s mystery-drama The Unknown Woman, (previously known as — no pun intended — The Unknown) will finally take place on May 30, 2008, at New York City’s Angelika Film Center.
The Unknown Woman follows Irena, a mysterious Ukrainian woman (Xenia Rappoport) who finds work at the home of an affluent Italian family. While Irena does what she can to uncover the truth about the family, the past catches up with her.
The Unknown Woman was shortlisted for the 2008 best foreign-language film Oscar, but failed to make the final cut. Tornatore’s drama, however, fared quite well with the Italian Academy, winning five David di Donatello awards: best film, best director, best actress, best score [...]
by Andre Soares | March 11, 2008
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Tags: David di Donatello, Giuseppe Tornatore, Ksenia Rappoport, The Unknown Woman, Xenia Rappoport
