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Marija (2016)
Director: Michael Koch
Cast: Margarita Breitkreiz, Georg Friedrich, Olga Dinnikova, Sahin Eryilmaz
Runtime100 min
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Marija, a young Ukrainian woman, earns a living as a cleaning woman in a hotel in Dortmund, but dreams of having her own hairstyling salon, and puts away some money each month. But when she is fired without notice, her dream is suddenly postponed to an uncertain future. Jobless and under financial pressure, she is forced to look for alternatives but, in order to achieve her goal, she is ready to discard her body, her social relationships and her own feelings.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Marija, a 2016 drama directed by Michael Koch, has received positive critical reception for its nuanced portrayal of a Ukrainian woman's struggle to achieve her dream of opening a hair salon in Germany. While specific awards recognition is not mentioned, the film has a strong 7.1/10 rating on IMDb and 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating it has found favor with audiences.
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Fans of gritty, character-driven dramas will appreciate the powerful, naturalistic performance of Margarita Breitkreiz in this 2016 film directed by Michael Koch, which offers a poignant exploration of the struggles and sacrifices faced by a Ukrainian immigrant pursuing her dream of entrepreneurship.
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Marija is a 2016 German-Swiss drama film directed by Michael Koch. It premiered at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland in 2016 and was screened in the Discovery section at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.
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