Last night we saw a beautiful film at the Westerly Library, as part of a celebration of Italian Heritage Month. The film was “Bellissima” (1952) starring Anna Magnani, and I can’t recall seeing a more moving or honest film. I was totally caught up in the affectionate, sincerely told story of a mother trying to set her young daughter up for a career in the movies. The acting by Magnani was brilliant, as was the direction by Luchino Visconti.

      I guess it was fitting that in Westerly’s stunning, newly renovated library we saw such a dazzling film.