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Directed by Abel Ferrara, Mary leans on a strong ensemble — Juliette Binoche, Forest Whitaker, Matthew Modine — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2005.
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A miraculous conception. A merciless king. A murderous pursuit. Mary's journey to give birth to Jesus unfolds in this biblical coming-of-age epic.
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