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Mary Magdalene streaming

2018 Movie Australia, United States, United Kingdom Drama, History, Biography 120 min Ages 12+
By: Garth Davis With: Ariane Labed, Joaquin Phoenix, Hadas Yaron, Tahar Rahim, Chiwetel Ejiofor

Judea, 33 AD. Mary is a faithful young girl from the village of Magdala (close to Galilea Lake) unsure to follow the traditions and destiny reserved to the women, living only as wife and mother, in her wish to be free. After to reject a marriage proposal of Ephraim, a family friend, her brother Daniel and her father Elisha make her an exorcism in the belief that she is possessed by a demon. Trying to find a solution Elisha asks help Jesus, a healer who is earning fame between the Jews of the zone with his speeches about a kingdom of peace and love free of hate, tyranny, oppression and prosecution, to heal Mary and that finally she obeys and submits to their will. Astonished by the charisma, personality and words of Jesus, Mary decides to follow him despite the strong opposition of her family. She meets a few men who too walk with Jesus as Peter, Andrew, James, John and Judas, who have their personal interests and ideas about Jesus' words and his revolution. At the same time that Mary feels more passionate about Jesus and his vision of the world and people, Peter starts to feel a progressive resentment to her, in the belief that Mary's presence in the group weakens Jesus and his message, who each time pays more attention to her. Arriving at Jerusalem, Jesus and his apostles try to transmit the message against Roman Empire and Jews' authorities, but the events soon will turn dramatically against Jesus, as well as the confrontation between Mary and Peter about Jesus' not only will change they both, too will change the whole world.

Filmium rating
59%

Mood

Melancholic
Reflective
Reverent
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Garth Davis
Helen Edmundson
Philippa Goslett
Tahar Rahim
Rooney Mara
Hadas Yaron
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Joaquin Phoenix
Ryan Corr
Ariane Labed

Adaptation

Biblical Adaptation

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Driven
Emotional Depth
Location Shooting
Naturalistic Lighting
Period-Accurate Costumes
Visual Artistry

Narrative Structure

Linear Storytelling

Pace

Contemplative
Deliberate
Meditative
Slow
Slow-Paced

Soundtrack

Score By Jóhann Jóhannsson

Style

Biblical Drama
Dramatic
Historical
Naturalistic
Realistic

Time-Period

Ancient Judea
First Century

Central Conflict

Faith Vs. Doubt
Gender Roles In Religion

Characters

Apostles
Jesus Christ
Mary Magdalene
Saint Peter

Ending

Faithful Acceptance
Historical Redemption
Reconciliation

Historical Context

First Century
Roman Judea

Key Plot Points

Apostolic Acceptance
Baptism
Crucifixion
Resurrection

Plot

Biblical Story
Faith Journey
Female Empowerment
Jesus
Mary Magdalene
Resurrection
Societal Conflict

Setting

Ancient Judea
Historical
Judea
Roman Empire

Shooting Location

Matera
Naples
Rome
Sicily
Southern Italy

Theme

Empowerment
Faith
Female Empowerment
Identity
Religious Identity

Genre

Biblical Drama
Historical
Historical Drama
Religious

Audiences

Adult
Adults
Historical Drama Fans
History Enthusiasts
Religious Audience
Religious Audiences

Titles

Maria Magdalena
Marie Madeleine
Mary Magdalene
Untitled Mary Magdalene Project
耶穌的女門徒
막달라 마리아; 부활의 증인
막달라마리아: 부활의 증인
막달라마리아; 부활의 증인

Reception

Critical Reception
Metacritic 48
Mixed Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes 44%

Production Countries

Italy
United Kingdom

Release Year

2018
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