Three people’s fates are interwoven in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 A.D., during which Germanic warriors halt the spread of the Roman Empire.

Malena tells the story of Renato, a 12-year-old boy who sees the dangers of beauty. Three things happen simultaneously to Renato: he sees Malena arrive in town, and he also…

Felicia Impastato, mother of the brave Peppino Impastato, tries to keep the memory of his son alive after his murder.