The Movie Teller
Watch TrailerMaría Margarita is the youngest of four siblings in a family living in a mining town in the Atacama Desert (Chile). The most special time of the week for this family is Sunday, when they all go to the movies to enjoy stories that let them escape their everyday lives by transporting them to other worlds. The girl’s parents soon realise that the little girl has a very special gift: an almost uncanny ability to recount movies. The girl’s extraordinary talent will spread throughout the village, changing the fortunes of her family as the country is transformed forever.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La contadora de películas |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | Chile, France, Spain |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Lone Scherfig |
| Runtime | 116 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (49 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Lone Scherfig
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
🎭 Cast
Bérénice Bejo
María Magnolia
Antonio de la Torre
Medardo
Daniel Brühl
Hauser
Sara Becker
María Margarita Mayor
Alondra Valenzuela
María Margarita (8-10)
Joaquín Guzmán
Marcelino (19/14)
Santiago Urbina
Marcelino (11)
Elian Ponce
Mariano (14)
Francisco Díaz
Mariano (18/22)
Beltran Izquierdo
Mirto (13)
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