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Maria

November 21, 2003 1h 37m 8.1/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 2003. Maria is a drama film. directed by Călin Peter Netzer.

Starring Diana Dumbravă, Horațiu Mălăele, and Şerban Ionescu

Synopsis

When a child steals candles from the cemetery, in order to provide some light means for his family sheltered into a damp basement of a block of flats, this circumstance can say a lot about the sufferance imposed by transition period of time in Romania. This child is one of the seven that Maria has got. She is a 33 years old ordinary woman, whose husband (Ion) is unemployed and has become a drunkard and violently acting, maybe because of his despairing and lack of prospective.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 21, 2003 22 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 8.1/10 Excellent (5 votes)
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Language RO Original language
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Country Germany + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RO

Production Companies

  • Artis Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maria about?

When a child steals candles from the cemetery, in order to provide some light means for his family sheltered into a damp basement of a block of flats, this circumstance can say a lot about the suff...

Who directed Maria?

Maria was directed by Călin Peter Netzer.

How long is Maria?

Maria has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Maria released?

Maria was released on November 21, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Maria?

The main cast of Maria includes Diana Dumbravă, Horațiu Mălăele, Şerban Ionescu, Luminița Gheorghiu, Rona Hartner.