“The Unknown Woman” is an Italian film by Guiseppe Tornatore from 2006. One of my favorite films from this class by far. The story follows Irena, a Ukrainian prostitute on the run from her former boss who wants nothing more than her dead.
After an unfortunate accident with the nanny, the people she is staying with ask if Irena will become the new nanny. Throughout the flashbacks of the film we learn of Irena’s physical and emotional abuse due to her former life as a prostitute. We learn the little girl Irena looks after is being bullied at school because of a condition in which she is unable to keep her balance and falls easily. Irena teaches the little girl to be strong and eventually to stand up for herself at school.
The acting in this film was outstanding, especially Kseniya Rappoport who played Irena. The film was fast paced but not always, leaving breathing room between emotionally disturbing flashbacks as we learn of Irena’s past.
One of my personal favorites that came out of this class.
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