A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 103 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
✓ Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson, Krystia Mova, Jonathan Vega
✓ Director: Mary Selway, Bonnie Timmermann, Wojciech Kilar, Tonino Delli Colli, Patsy Pollock
The Death and the Maiden (1994) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Death and the Maiden (1994) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Death and the Maiden (1994) is staring with Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson, Krystia Mova, Jonathan Vega, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Mary Selway, Bonnie Timmermann, Wojciech Kilar, Tonino Delli Colli, Patsy Pollock juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.