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Thoroughly Modern Mary-Magdalene
Marie-Madeleine is a shopgirl who, at the persuasion of her lecherous boss, has begun exchanging sexual favors with the store's most affluent clientele. After being fired for refusing one of her customer's advances, she finds solace in a squalid bar, which turns out to be a haven for prostitutes. Deciding to try her hand at the profession once again, but this time on her own terms, Marie is quickly immersed into a world of increasingly debauched and hedonistic experiences which soon threaten to destroy her in body and soul.
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Plot Summary
This musical drama tells the story of Mary Magdalene, reimagined as a modern-day struggling artist in Jerusalem. Facing personal demons and societal pressures, she finds solace and inspiration through her art and her relationships. The film explores themes of redemption, faith, and the search for meaning in a contemporary setting.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the concept ambitious but ultimately flawed in execution. Audience response was also lukewarm, and it failed to make a significant commercial impact.
What Reviewers Say
A conceptually interesting but poorly realized musical adaptation.
The modern setting for a biblical figure felt jarring to many reviewers.
Performances were generally seen as uneven, failing to elevate the material.
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Fun Fact
The film was an independent production with a limited release and is not widely remembered or discussed in film history circles.
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