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2016 · 115 min · PG-13

Maudie

Directed by Aisling Walsh · Drama, Romance, History

Maudie (2016) is a Drama film, directed by Aisling Walsh set in Nova Scotia during the 1930s–1960s. It runs 115 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic, with a melancholic and bleak tone. Themes of love & longing, grief & loss, and identity run throughout.

Composer
Michael Timmins
Cinematography
Guy Godfree
Cast
Sally HawkinsEthan HawkeGabrielle RoseBilly MacLellanZachary BennettKari MatchettDavid FeehanLawrence Barry

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Nova Scotia
Setting
RuralCoastal Sea
When
1930s1940s1950s1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Love & LongingGrief & LossIdentity
Tone
MelancholicBleakRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale LedTwo Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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