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Aug 29, 2003 · A 2002 film directed by Peter Mullan, based on a true story of three young women who were sent to a Magdalene asylum in 1964 for being pregnant out of wedlock or accused of being immoral. The film depicts their harsh and dehumanizing treatment, their bond of friendship, and their struggle to escape.
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- Drama
- Peter Mullan
- 2003-08-29
The Magdalene Sisters is a 2002 drama film written and directed by Peter Mullan, about three teenage girls who were sent to Magdalene asylums (also known as Magdalene laundries), homes for women who were labelled as "fallen" by their families or society.
A film based on real events of Irish women sent to Magdalene asylums for "fallen" behavior. Read critics' reviews, ratings, and watch the trailer on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Peter Mullan
- R
- Geraldine Mcewan
A stirring, must-see motion picture critics called one of the best films of the year, THE MAGDALENE SISTERS is the triumphant story of three extraordinary women whose courage to...
In 1964, three teenage Irish girls are sent to a Magdalene asylum, an archaic home for "fallen women," though their crimes aren't criminal.
Aug 15, 2003 · A film based on true stories of women who were imprisoned and abused by the Catholic Church in Ireland for sexual transgressions. Roger Ebert condemns the barbaric practices and the religious hysteria that justified them.
A film about four young women who are imprisoned in a Catholic asylum for 'fallen' women in 1960s Ireland. They face abuse, humiliation and oppression, but some of them manage to escape or resist their captors.
