An adaptation of Milena Agus' eponymous novel set after WWII, "Mal de Pierres" ("Mal di Pietre") spans 20 years, following the destiny of a passionate, free-spirited woman who is in a loveless marriage and falls for another man..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 120 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Romance
✓ Stars: Marion Cotillard, Louis Garrel, Àlex Brendemühl, Brigitte Roüan, Victoire Du Bois
✓ Director: Catherine Leterrier, Christophe Beaucarne, Simon Jacquet, Jacques Fieschi, Nicole Garcia
The From the Land of the Moon (2016) 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 From the Land of the Moon (2016) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
From the Land of the Moon (2016) is staring with Marion Cotillard, Louis Garrel, Àlex Brendemühl, Brigitte Roüan, Victoire Du Bois, 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 Catherine Leterrier, Christophe Beaucarne, Simon Jacquet, Jacques Fieschi, Nicole Garcia 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.