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The Book of Mary

1985Movie28 min

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–60%

A slow-burning, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Marie, eleven years old, is experiencing difficult times. Her parents will separate. The perception of her universe is profoundly disturbed. This exacting portrait of a child immersed in her books, music and dancing casts a dispassionate yet touching eye on the girl's reaction to the new upheaval in her life.

Feels like

  • French Cinema
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Family Separation
  • Psychological Portrait
  • Introspective
  • Melancholic
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Character Study

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Anne-Marie Miéville
Written by
Anne-Marie Miéville
Produced by
Reynald Calcagni, Marie-Christine Barrière
Music by
Gustav Mahler, Frédéric Chopin

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Facts

January 23, 1985 · 28 min · Drama

Released
January 23, 1985
Runtime
28 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Switzerland, France

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Book of Mary worth watching?"

Questions about The Book of Mary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Book of Mary worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.9).

Is The Book of Mary plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Book of Mary in English?

French

No, it was made in French.