The Star Maker

1995 · Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore · 113 min · drama film, comedy film

★ 7.0/10 · 196 ratings on TMDB

In 1950s Sicily, con artist Joe Moretti does screen tests for the big studios, accepting money or favours for his efforts. A young illiterate novitiate named Beata desperately wants to change her life and falls for him; belatedly, he realizes his feelings for her. However, their love affair is doomed when he's arrested.