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Martha Marcy May Marlene

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MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE

SEAN DURKIN | USA | 2011 | 102 MIN

Elizabeth Olsen gives a performance that’s hard to shake in this disturbing, twisty tale of shifting identities and buried pasts. Director Sean Durkin delves deep into the tormented psychology of Martha, a young woman attempting to adapt to normal life but haunted by memories of her time in a mysterious cult.

Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, John Hawkes, Sarah Paulson, Hugh Dancy

Screened in the 20th Philadelphia Film Festival (2011)

Awards: Cannes Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival (Directing Award for Best Drama)

“May have you looking over your shoulder all the way home.” -Chicago Reader

Part of the PFS Signature Series 25 For 25 program. CLICK HERE to browse the full program lineup.


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