Maudie

"Triumph epitomizes adversity"

2016 1h 55m EN

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7.8

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90%

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7.6

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★7.8TMDB · 609🍅90%Rotten Tomatoes●65Metacritic★7.6IMDB · 24,628

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Synopsis

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Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis falls in love with a fishmonger while working for him as a live-in housekeeper.

“Triumph epitomizes adversity”

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Cast

Sally Hawkins
Maud Lewis
Ethan Hawke
Everett Lewis
Gabrielle Rose
Aunt Ida
Billy MacLellan
Frank
Zachary Bennett
Charles Dowley
Kari Matchett
Sandra
David Feehan
Paul
Lawrence Barry
Mr. Davis (Shopkeeper)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Aisling Walsh
Writers: Sherry White
Languages: English
Countries: Ireland, Canada

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Ireland, Canada.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Aisling Walsh, shot by Guy Godfree. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Timmins. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Stephen O'Connell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke and Gabrielle Rose carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Triumph epitomizes adversity".

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IMDB entry: tt3721954 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Aisling Walsh directs. Guy Godfree behind the camera. Michael Timmins scores. Stephen O'Connell cuts. Produced in Ireland, Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 10 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Ireland, Canada.
3Directed by Aisling Walsh, shot by Guy Godfree. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Michael Timmins. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Stephen O'Connell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke and Gabrielle Rose carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Triumph epitomizes adversity".
8IMDB entry: tt3721954 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 10 themes, including "canada", "nova scotia, canada", "newfoundland and labrador", "romance".

The technical file

Cinematography: Guy Godfree
Original score: Michael Timmins
Editing: Stephen O'Connell
Production design: John Hand
Costume design: Trysha Bakker
Runtime: 115 min · 1h 55m
Status: Released
Box office: $6,170,998
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Maudie (2016)
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 65/100
IMDB rating: 7.6/10 · 24,628 votes
MPAA: PG-13

Awards

25 wins & 17 nominations total

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Aisling Walsh

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What people are saying

Reno2018-02-04
★ 9/10
On the edge of society, colours from brush strokes shined! What is this film! Totally unheard! It's here now, so I watched it like I do for any film. But was not expecting anything. That was my advantage. It's a biopic, about an artist, not a famous one like medieval European painters. But a well known in her native. So now the world to know about her through this flick. That's what I love about films. Sometimes it's not about the famous people, but somewhere in a small place who quietly succeeded that inspires millions if they learn about that. So the films and books do that job well. An Irish-Canadian co production. I think it has a real shot at the Oscars. Definitely for Sally Hawkins. In my opinion, she has already won that award, despite there are other good performances in this year. But if they snub this film, then as I consider like usual, the Oscars is pointless. Coming to the title, it should have been 'Maud'. Because nobody uses that word in the film. Anyway, 'Mudie' makes a good sound to pronounce, similar to Charlie, instead of Charles (Chaplin). For now, this is an under-noticed film. As always, one of the reasons is, it's not an American or a British film. Then not made by a commercially well known filmmaker and cast. But this film never meant for commercial gain. It just tells the truth. A true story of an artist who lived not only on the edge of the society, humanity as well. Because when I saw this film, I could not tell the tale from what period. My guess was the late 19th century, then surprised as the story progressed to learn the real timeline. That tells she lived a life of at least a century ago of her time. -xX] Some people don't like it if you are different. [Xx- Not a story of a high society woman. This kind of people can be found in every corner of the earth. They are somewhat discarded in the society for being different. But they too wants a normal life like everybody else. In such instance, this story happens. Maud is an orphan living with her aunt, after her brother ditched her. With no social skills, her future is not so bright. But it all changes one day when she decides to become a live-in maid to a grumpy fish seller. Initially, they find it not workable, then as the time goes by, they find each other. Following that, recognition of her paintings in the local community and spreading across, she sees some success in an unexpected path. But that's not the end of the tale. Seems happily ever after is so distant to them. A twist brings another unexpected derive in the narration. The heart rendering side of the story. From there how the remaining film would shape up before the conclusion were told. Seems everything was perfect for this film. Nice casting. I think that's the best thing happened for this. Both Sally and Ethan were amazing. Like Sally, Ethan too deserves an Oscars for his so perfect supporting role. As for the director, I think it will remain one of her best work, despite she could do good films like this in the future. This is one of the great films about the artists. Very inspiring, as well as a tearjerker, if you are a soft hearted. Low cost film, but well shot. I loved the locations. Then the dialogues. So simple and convincing. This is this year's 'Mr. Turner'. A must see film for grown ups. It got nominated for several categories in the Canadian top film awards and expected to win most of them. I hope in the coming days, it gets its due, I mean the wide recognition. Highly recommended by my side! One of my favourite biopics! 9/10

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