Das Verlangen der Maria D. (2018)
Release Year: 2018
Alternative Title: The Yearning of Maria D., Maria D.'nin Özlemi
Director: Marian Dora
Writer: Marian Dora
Production & Genre
Producer: Executive_Producer: Cornelio Gisella, René Wiesner, Patrick Templin
Companies: Biofilm
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: death, extreme cinema, german, germany, horror filmmaking, loneliness, love, romance, romani music, skull
Story
Das Verlangen der Maria D. follows Maria, a shy woman living withdrawn from society. On a trip to an Aegean island, she becomes captivated by the archaic culture and its morbid religiosity. This experience prompts her to confront her loneliness and decide to put an end to it.
Summary
Das Verlangen der Maria D., directed by Marian Dora in 2018, is a German-Italian drama with horror elements. The film explores themes of loneliness, love, and the desire for connection through its protagonist, Maria D. Set on a Cycladic island, the story is influenced by Romani music and incorporates imagery of death and skulls, reflecting its exploration of mortality and emotional darkness. Known for its extreme cinema approach, this horror romance is a unique blend of genres that aims to provoke thought and evoke emotion.
