La casa di Anna Magnani in "Bellissima"

My absolute love for this masterpiece compels me to add this link to Maps, along with its FIRST review, since the house of Maddalena—little Maria's mother—is actually where, at the end of the film, the producer asks Annovazzi (a superb Walter Chiari) to accompany him to sign the contract with Blasetti (who played himself in a cameo that has gone down in cinema history). It was heartbreaking to come here to visit the former SNIA, located on the opposite side of the Prenestina, and discover that this was the set of what remains one of my favorite films, where even the extras were of a skill and intensity I've almost never found elsewhere. In fact, the entire block became the set of this historic film by Luchino Visconti, which, despite being recognized on the list of 100 Italian films to be saved, was never fully appreciated by critics and audiences (despite Nannarella winning the Nastro d'argento for her performance). If you pass by, you'll find a nondescript building and an equally nondescript doorway. It'll be difficult to recognize it unless you look inside, where you can recognize the circular corners that were immortalized during various filming sessions (the outdoor cinema was also in an adjacent building). Rediscover the film and pay homage by stopping to remember it if you're passing by. Need some useful info? Then leave a like and check out the other reviews on Rome and beyond.