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A wily feminist spin on a western tale of murder and revenge from Indonesian director Mouly Surya. Stars Marsha Timothy...
A wily feminist spin on a western tale of murder and revenge from Indonesian director Mouly Surya. Stars Marsha Timothy (The Raid 2).
In the deserted hills of an Indonesian island, Marlina, a young widow, is attacked, raped and robbed for her cattle. To defend herself, she kills several men of the gang. Seeking justice, she goes on a journey for empowerment and redemption. But the road is long, especially when the ghost of her headless victim begins to haunt her.
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98 %43 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
80 %400 reviewsAudience score rating
"At once tightly controlled and simmering with righteous fury, it's gorgeously lensed, atmospherically scored and moves inexorably toward a gratifying payoff."
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Variety
Variety"Working with the cinematographer Yunus Pasolang, Ms. Surya gives "Marlina" a stark, steady, captivating look that keeps you largely engaged even when the story and your attention drift."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"This movie, with its four coolly conceived chapters, is well crafted and composed, a little like a Tarantino film - although it is the opposite of macho."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Marlina The Murderer In Four Acts weaves basic elements into a tale worth telling splendidly accompanied by a sit-up-and-take-notice musical score."
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Screen Daily
Screen Daily"At once an enjoyable genre ride and a feminist arthouse story, Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts might send some heads rolling but has its own head firmly on its shoulders."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"... a surprisingly powerful and heartfelt drama."
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FilmInk
FilmInkMarlina the Murderer in Four Acts | Details
- Rating
- M, Violence & sexual violence
- Runtime
- 90
- Genre
- Drama, Thriller
- Country of origin
- Indonesia
