Mary Magdalene (2018)

In the heart of Judea, 33 AD, resides Mary, a young woman from the quaint village of Magdala, nestled near the tranquil Galilean Lake. Despite the societal constraints that define her role as a wife and mother, she yearns for a life unshackled. Rejecting a marriage proposal from Ephraim, a family cohort, her family misconstrues her rebellion as demonic possession, resorting to an exorcism in a desperate bid to restore her conformity. Seeking further aid, her father Elisha turns to Jesus, an emerging healer stirring the Jewish populace with his transformative discourses of a kingdom dedicated to love, peace, and liberation from oppression. Entrusted with Mary’s spiritual healing, Jesus inadvertently awakens her spirit, as his charisma and vision captivate her. Defying her family’s vehement disapproval, she chooses to trail Jesus, joining an eclectic group of followers including Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Judas, each wrestling with their interpretations of Jesus’ revolutionary ideology. As Mary’s passion for Jesus and his worldview intensifies, she unwittingly engenders resentment in Peter, who perceives her presence as a threat diluting Jesus’ message and his attention. Their journey culminates in Jerusalem, where Jesus and his disciples strive to spread their message amidst the looming shadow of the Roman Empire and Jewish authorities. Tensions escalate as events tragically turn against Jesus, and a showdown between Mary and Peter threatens to not only alter their lives but also reshape the world. This narrative brims with intrigue, exploring the nuances of personal beliefs, societal norms, and the transformative power of an unconventional vision.

Mary Magdalene is a drama movie featuring Rooney Mara and directed by Garth Davis.

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