Martha, Mary
Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.
Following the death of her estranged grandmother, a young girl witnesses the long-repressed hatred and pain within her family. Once they all gather for the funeral, emotionally triggered by the recent loss, she decides to take matters into her own hands.
Director: Piero Guolo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Cast
- Jenny Soldano - Marta
- Nina Guolo - Maria
- Emanuela Agostinetti - Maria's Mother
- Viola Venezia - Marta's Mother
- Giorgia Calabrese - The Aunt
- Piero Guolo - The Priest
- Angelo Callipo - The Grandfather
Screenplay
Editing: Piero Guolo
Country: Italy
Language: Deutsch, Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
funeral, sexism, mourning, short film, grandmother granddaughter relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Martha, Mary about?
- Following the death of her estranged grandmother, a young girl witnesses the long-repressed hatred and pain within her family. Once they all gather for the funeral, emotionally triggered by the recent loss, she decides to take matters into her own hands.
- Who directed Martha, Mary?
- Martha, Mary was directed by Piero Guolo.
- Who stars in Martha, Mary?
- Martha, Mary stars Jenny Soldano, Nina Guolo, Emanuela Agostinetti, Viola Venezia, Giorgia Calabrese, Piero Guolo.
- How long is Martha, Mary?
- Martha, Mary has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Martha, Mary?
- Martha, Mary is a Drama film.
- Where was Martha, Mary produced?
- Martha, Mary was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Martha, Mary?
- The themes of Martha, Mary include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.