OVERALL: Draw

The Italian 2022 release has the uncut film and an exclusive commentary by director Giuseppe Tornatore, but only Italian subtitles.

The Italian LE 3-disc release has the uncut film and a CD but no English subtitles at all.

The Korean SE release has a large number of extras, and contains the uncut film (but note it is a PAL->NTSC conversion), with optional English subtitles.

There were two versions released:
1. The original Italian version which runs 108 minutes at 24 frames per second.

2. The shorter international version overseen by Miramax which runs 92 minutes at 24 frames per second. This version is 15 minutes shorter, and scenes of nudity and sexual content between Malena and the young boy are missing.

Other Versions:
Wild Side Video have released a 103 minute cut in France with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. If you have this disc or have a link to a reliable review, then please let us know via our forums.

Other Comparisons:
Comparison between R0 Korea, R1 America and R2 Italy LE, click on the DVD Beaver logo below.

CUTS:

• R0 Special Edition Korea- Spectrum DVD - No cuts - Original longer Italian version (103:12 NTSC)
• R0 Thailand- Mangpong - Yes - International Version (91:52 NTSC)
• R1 America- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - Yes - International Version (91:48 NTSC)
• R2 France- Universal Pictures - Yes - International Version (88:07 PAL)
• R2 Germany- Concorde - Yes - International Version (88:07 PAL)
• R2 Holland- RCV - Yes - International Version (88:09 PAL)
• R2 Italy- Medusa - No cuts - Original Italian version (103:25 PAL)
• R2 Limited Edition Italy- Medusa - No cuts - Original Italian version (103:25 PAL)
• R2 Re-release Italy- Medusa - No cuts - Original Italian version (103:25 PAL)
• R2 Scandinavia- Scanbox Entertainment - Yes - International Version (88:09 PAL)
• R2 United Kingdom- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - Yes - International Version (88:09 PAL)

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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 13/01/02
Comparison last updated by Rob_Hunt on 20/01/23

UPDATE LOG:

13/01/02: Initial entry.
15/04/12: Added the Dutch Release.
20/02/16: Added Thailand, Germany, Scandinavia, ASINs, capsaholic.
08/03/17: Added great detail to Korean version and note on versions.
20/01/23: Added 2022 Italian release.