Mary Magdaline
Synopsis
"This is Freud's Dora told by Dora: a fresh revelation, a successful voyeurism. We are allowed to sit on three therapeutic sessions to hear the confessions as M.M. reenacts her past: becomes demure, becomes hurt, disassociates. Her "Mum" is indicted: peasant, barely literate, wanting her daughter to be happy, "to be married" as she says in her last letter. The irony is immense: defining the abuse as secret shame, never confronting "Mr. Goertler," Mum wishes her daughter to attain social liberation in the shape for a happy (mythic?) marriage." -- Abigail Child
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M.M. Serra
- Original Title
- Mary Magdaline
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M.M. Serra
Department Leadership Roster
M.M. Serra
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mary Magdaline
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mary Magdaline about?
"This is Freud's Dora told by Dora: a fresh revelation, a successful voyeurism. We are allowed to sit on three therapeutic sessions to hear the confessions as M.M. reenacts her past: becomes demure, becomes hurt, disassociates. Her "Mum" is indicted: peasant, barely literate, wanting her daughter to be happy, "to be married" as she says in her last letter. The irony is immense: defining the abuse as secret shame, never confronting "Mr. Goertler," Mum wishes her daughter to attain social liberation in the shape for a happy (mythic?) marriage." -- Abigail Child
Who directed Mary Magdaline?
Mary Magdaline was directed by M.M. Serra.
Who stars in Mary Magdaline?
The principal cast of Mary Magdaline includes Not specified.
When was Mary Magdaline released and how long is it?
Mary Magdaline was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 27m.