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Mararia

1998 1h 49m Drama List
Reviews 80% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings
In the 1930s, Spanish doctor Fermin (Carmelo Gómez) leaves the mainland to tend the patients of Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands. There, Fermin meets the beautiful but mysterious Mararia (Goya Toledo), and quickly falls in love with her. But their romance is interrupted by the entrance of dashing English scientist Bertrand (Iain Glen), who catches Mararia's eye. After a torrid affair with Bertrand, Mararia discovers that she's pregnant, and Fermin is furious with envy. Read More Read Less

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Audience Member It's the directorial debut of Tom Tykwer and he knows how to drag us into his world. "Deadly Maria" is instantly mesmerizing with its strident horror film music and its surreal cinematography. Tykwer focuses on the details. He shows us clocks, an ink pen, the ear of the female protagonist, all in close up shots to control our attention heavily. Nina Petri, who plays the main character Maria, lets us share her thought in poetic offscreen-monologues. It's an oppressive and nightmarish storytelling in which we wait for the outburst of Maria. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the 1930s, Spanish doctor Fermin (Carmelo Gómez) leaves the mainland to tend the patients of Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands. There, Fermin meets the beautiful but mysterious Mararia (Goya Toledo), and quickly falls in love with her. But their romance is interrupted by the entrance of dashing English scientist Bertrand (Iain Glen), who catches Mararia's eye. After a torrid affair with Bertrand, Mararia discovers that she's pregnant, and Fermin is furious with envy.
Director
Antonio Jose Betancor
Screenwriter
Antonio Jose Betancor, Carlos Alvarez
Genre
Drama
Original Language
European Spanish
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
Surround