Martha Marcy May Marlene
- Original title
- Martha Marcy May Marlene
- Year
- 2011
- Running time
- 102 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Elizabeth Olsen
- Hugh Dancy
- John Hawkes
- Sarah Paulson
- Brady Corbet
- Julia Garner
- Louisa Krause
- Christopher Abbott
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- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama. Thriller | Psychological Drama. Sects / Extremist Cults. Independent Film (US)
- Synopsis
- Martha (Elizabeth Olsen) is a young woman rapidly unravelling amidst her attempt to reclaim a normal life after fleeing from a cult and its charismatic leader (John Hawkes). Seeking help from her estranged older sister Lucy (Sarah Paulson) and brother-in-law (Hugh Dancy), Martha is unable and unwilling to reveal the truth about her disappearance. When her memories trigger a chilling paranoia that her former cult could still be pursuing her, the line between Martha's reality and delusion begins to blur.
- Awards
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2011: Sundance Film Festival: Best Director - Drama2011: Cannes Film Festival: Films in competition ("Un certain regard")2011: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best First Film2011: Independent Spirit Awards: 4 nominations, including Best First Film2011: Gotham Awards: Nominated for Best Ensemble Performance, Director & Actress (Olsen)2011: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: New Generation Award
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- Ranking Lists Position
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- 66 My Top 10 Movies from 2011 (63)
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