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The Magdalene Sisters

2002 · 119 min

A harrowing, slow-burning watch that immerses you in institutional cruelty and quiet resilience, leaving a heavy emotional residue.

Directed by
Peter Mullan
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Anne-Marie Duff, Nora-Jane Noone, Dorothy Duffy
Tagline
In a place that defied belief their only hope was each other.
Overview
Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.

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Directed by
Peter Mullan
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Anne-Marie Duff, Nora-Jane Noone, Dorothy Duffy
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Tone
  • bleakstrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • corruption
  • isolation
  • survival
  • justice
Places
  • single country house
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror4
Humour1
Realism9
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness9
Complexity5
Emotional weight9

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Genres
drama, history
Directed by
Peter Mullan
Written by
Peter Mullan
Starring
Anne-Marie Duff, Nora-Jane Noone, Dorothy Duffy, Geraldine McEwan, Eileen Walsh, Mary Murray, Eamonn Owens, Britta Smith
Music
Craig Armstrong
Cinematography
Nigel Willoughby
Runtime
119 min
Country
Ireland, United Kingdom
Languages
Latin, English

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