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Martin Eden (2019)
Director: Pietro Marcello
Cast: Luca Marinelli, Jessica Cressy, Carlo Cecchi, Vincenzo Nemolato
7.0
88%Runtime129 min
Rating15
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The tale of an individualist proletarian in a time marked by the rise of mass political movements. In early 20th-century Italy, illiterate sailor Martin Eden seeks fame as a writer while torn between the love of a bourgeois girl and allegiance to his social class.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Martin Eden is a critically acclaimed 2019 Italian drama directed by Pietro Marcello. The film has a strong 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and a solid 7.0/10 score on IMDb, indicating positive reception from both critics and audiences. It's a tale of an individualist sailor seeking fame as a writer while torn between social classes in early 20th-century Italy.
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Directed by the acclaimed Pietro Marcello, this 2019 film offers a captivating exploration of individualism and social class in early 20th-century Italy, driven by a standout performance from Luca Marinelli as the protagonist Martin Eden. With its blend of romance and drama, this cinematic gem provides a thought-provoking examination of the pursuit of fame and the struggle to reconcile one's ideals with societal pressures.
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Martin Eden is a 2019 Italian-French historical romance drama film directed by Pietro Marcello. The film is loosely based on the novel of the same name by Jack London, in a Naples-set background, and follows an illiterate sailor's journey to establish himself as a writer in post-war Italy.
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