Bellissima

Elzbieta (Ewa Kasprzyk) desperately wishes for her daughter, Maria (Maria Goralczyk), to become famous so she can live vicariously through her. Feeling she was deprived of her shot at fame, Elzbieta sets up auditions for Maria, even though Maria isn't interested. During the shooting of a television commercial, Maria walks out, leaving her mother and her mother's actor boyfriend hanging. Will Elzbieta's dreams for Maria come true?

Directed by Artur Urbański, Bellissima leans on a strong ensemble — Maria Góralczyk, Ewa Kasprzyk, Paweł Wilczak — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2001.