Mary Magdalene

The Story of Mary Magdalene.

Cast: Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Director: Garth Davis
Genre: Drama

Synopsis: Mary Magdalene, the second feature film from Garth Davis, the Australian director of Lion will be released across the country on 22 March 2018.

Transmission Films was today delighted to reveal the trailer for the highly anticipated film, which stars Rooney Mara as Mary Magdalene and Joaquin Phoenix as Jesus. The film is produced by See-Saw Films, the company behind Lion, The King's Speech and Top of the Lake, and Porchlight Films (Animal Kingdom).

View the trailer here.

Set in the Holy Land in the first century, Mary Magdalene is the story of a young woman who leaves her small fishing village and family to join a new movement. Inspired by its charismatic leader, Jesus of Nazareth, and his teachings, Mary sets out with the disciples on the journey to Jerusalem, where she finds herself at the centre of the founding story of Christianity. Mary Magdalene brings a unique and fascinating character to the fore and places her at heart of the greatest origin story of all.

'Transmission is immensely proud to be releasing Garth Davis' follow up film to Lion. Mary Magdalene is a stunning and important film that portrays the central role Mary played in the later period of Jesus' life, and a story still incredibly relevant today," said Richard Payten, from ANZ distributor Transmission Films.

Mary Magdalene is a See-Saw Films and Porchlight Films production, directed by Garth Davis, and produced by Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Liz Watts. Screenwriters are Helen Edmundson and Philippa Goslett. The film stars Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tahar Rahim.

Mary Magdalene
Release Date: March 22nd, 2018
Trailer