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Being Maria

Being Maria

History · Drama · 2024

A young, struggling actress lands her dream role in a film by an emerging Italian director, starring alongside an American superstar. What begins as her big breakthrough quickly turns into a living hell.

Movie details

Being Maria

“The true story of Maria Schneider behind the making of Last Tango in Paris.”

2024 History · Drama 1h 40m

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6.4 / 10

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A young, struggling actress lands her dream role in a film by an emerging Italian director, starring alongside an American superstar. What begins as her big breakthrough quickly turns into a living hell.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Jessica Palud

Written by

Jessica Palud · Laurette Polmanss

Anamaria Vartolomei

Anamaria Vartolomei

Maria Schneider

Céleste Brunnquell

Céleste Brunnquell

Noor

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

Marlon Brando

Marie Gillain

Marie Gillain

Marie-Christine

Yvan Attal

Yvan Attal

Daniel Gélin

Stanislas Merhar

Stanislas Merhar

L'agent

Jérémy Charvet

Jérémy Charvet

Pointeur

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The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.