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Marina

2013·Movie
2h 3min
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

A real life story, family, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The whole world is wild about...

Italy, 1948. Young Rocco is growing up in Calabria, until one day his father Salvatore decides to leave to Belgium, where he strives to earn a lot of money by working in coal mines. Very soon he sends for his family. Rocco becomes a migrant overnight, with all the consequences this entails. Rocco wants to be like other youngsters, become someone and have a purpose in life. Against his father’s wish and better judgment he seeks an escape through music and love.
Biographical DramaItalian MusicFamily SagaImmigrant StoryHistorical SettingEmotional JourneyMusic CentralCharacter-Driven

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Marina worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Marina?

2 h 3 min

Marina runs 2 h 3 min.

Is Marina based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Marina in?

DutchEnglishFrenchItalian

It was made in Dutch, with some English, French, Italian. Produced in Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch Marina?

6BEITKRLUNLTW

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What tropes does Marina use?

Benevolent BossBetty and Veronica SwitchBiopicComing of Age StoryCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveDerailing Love InterestsEarn Your Happy EndingFish out of WaterI Have No Son!Industrial GhettoPolice BrutalityKarma Houdiniand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Marina, including Benevolent Boss, Betty and Veronica Switch, Biopic.