The Magdalene Sisters 2002
“In a place that defied belief their only hope was each other.”
What is The Magdalene Sisters?
The Magdalene Sisters is a film first released in 2002. Catalogued under Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 30, 2002
- Studios
- Scottish Screen, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Momentum Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, History
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Overview
The Magdalene Sisters is a film first released in 2002. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Scottish Screen, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Momentum Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Three Irish women endure harsh abuse in a Magdalene asylum, clinging to hope.”
- Powerful performances by the lead actresses
- Unflinching portrayal of historical injustice
- Thought‑provoking examination of resilience
- Depicts intense abuse, may be emotionally taxing
- Heavy subject matter limits casual viewing
Watch it if you appreciate stark, character‑driven dramas about real‑world oppression.
The film contains graphic depictions of abuse and a bleak tone, unsuitable for sensitive viewers.
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What is the basic premise of the film?
It follows three young Irish women who endure dehumanizing abuse while confined in a Magdalene asylum.
Who wrote and directed the movie?
Peter Mullan wrote and directed the film.
When was the film released?
The Magdalene Sisters was released in 2002.
What historical institution does the story depict?
It depicts Magdalene asylums, also known as Magdalene laundries, homes for women labeled as "fallen".
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama with historical elements.
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