Mary Magdalene

"Her story will be told"

2018 2h 0m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 584

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Synopsis

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In the first century, free-spirited Mary Magdalene flees the marriage her family has arranged for her, finding refuge and a sense of purpose in a radical new movement led by the charismatic, rabble-rousing preacher named Jesus.

“Her story will be told”

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Cast

Rooney Mara
Mary Magdalene
Joaquin Phoenix
Jesus
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Peter
Ariane Labed
Rachel
Ryan Corr
Joseph
Tahar Rahim
Judas
Hadas Yaron
Sarah
Charles Babalola
Andrew

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Garth Davis
Writers: Helen Edmundson, Philippa Goslett
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America

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1 / 8

MONEY

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Earned back only 59% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: Australia, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Garth Davis, shot by Greig Fraser. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Alexandre de Franceschi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix and Chiwetel Ejiofor carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

ERA

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Marketing tagline: "Her story will be told".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Garth Davis directs. Greig Fraser behind the camera. Hildur Guðnadóttir scores. Alexandre de Franceschi cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Australia, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 59% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 8 years ago.
3International production across 4 countries: Australia, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Garth Davis, shot by Greig Fraser. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Hildur Guðnadóttir. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Alexandre de Franceschi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix and Chiwetel Ejiofor carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Her story will be told".
9IMDB entry: tt5360996 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 8 themes, including "christianity", "jerusalem", "bible", "mary magdalene".

The technical file

Cinematography: Greig Fraser
Original score: Hildur Guðnadóttir
Editing: Alexandre de Franceschi
Production design: Fiona Crombie
Costume design: Jacqueline Durran
Makeup / hair: Jacqueline Bhavnani
Sound: Robert Mackenzie
Stunt coordinator: Franco Maria Salamon
Runtime: 120 min · 2h 0m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $20,000,000
Box office: $11,710,110
Return: 59% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Mary Magdalene (2018)

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Larry2019-04-19
★ 6/10
Viewed this film at the theater this past weekend. From previous reviews we had read, we were truly expecting a great film. When the film finished we were left with "a that's it" attitude. At best a mediocre film. The sound for the film was terrible, hardly audible in parts. Scenes did not seem to flow. The actors were not a distraction, but they left us with the feeling that this was just another movie they are getting paid for. Did not go to the movie for a religious perspective. Open minded to any possible correction to beliefs assumed through the years. It was amazing that I later found out that Mary Magdalene was considered a prostitute, and that it was not until 2016 that the Catholic Church changed her status to Apostle of Apostles. This did not come out in the film.

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