A unique and fascinating character is brought to the fore in the upcoming feature Mary Magdalene.
The biblical drama places Mary at the heart of the greatest origin story with Rooney Mara starring as Mary Magdalene and Joaquin Phoenix as Jesus alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tahar Rahim.
It’s the second feature film from Victorian Director Garth Davis who once again teamed up with Melbourne DOP Greig Fraser following their successful collaboration on Lion. Melbourne’s Soundfirm handled post utilising the skills of Editor Alexandre de Franceschi (Lion) and Sound Designer Robert MacKenzie (Hacksaw Ridge) while VFX was handled by Method Studios Melbourne.
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Credit: Courtesy of Film Victoria
Mary Magdalene is a See-Saw Films and Porchlight Films production with distribution by Transmission Films. It was supported through Film Victoria’s Production Incentive Attraction Fund. It releases in cinemas nationally on 22 March.
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Credit: Courtesy of Film Victoria