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Movie poster: I've Heard the Mermaids Singing (1987)
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I've Heard the Mermaids Singing

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1987 · 81 min Comedy Drama
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

Scatterbrained Polly gets a job as a secretary in Gabrielle's art gallery. Polly aspires to be a professional photographer, and idolizes Gabrielle for her artistic ability. When Gabrielle rekindles an old romantic relationship with the younger painter Mary, Polly becomes jealous, and discovers Gabrielle isn’t exactly who she claims to be.

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Year 1987
Country Canada
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Patricia Rozema
Runtime 81 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.6/10 (37 votes)

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Patricia Rozema's film constructs a delicate universe through the naive yet piercing perspective of its protagonist. It relies on black-and-white photography and fantasy sequences as windows into her inner landscape, exploring the tension between authentic creation and artistic posturing.

What lingers after the credits is a tender, witty tale of disillusionment, where simplicity quietly triumphs over sophistication. A gentle reminder that truth often resides in the unpolished gaze. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Patricia Rozema

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