Mary

The story follows three individuals connected by a film production about the death of Jesus. Tony Childress is an egocentric director who casts himself in the lead role of Christ. His lead actress, Marie Palesi, becomes so influenced by her portrayal of Mary Magdalene that she chooses to remain in the Holy Land to pursue a spiritual journey. Meanwhile, Ted Younger is a successful television journalist grappling with religious doubts and personal turmoil. The paths of these three people eventually cross during a television program focused on faith.

Directed by Abel Ferrara, this drama is the 12th of 17 films he has directed, following R Xmas and preceding Pasolini. The movie features a cast including Juliette Binoche, Forest Whitaker, and Matthew Modine, with additional roles played by Marion Cotillard and Heather Graham. A production involving companies from Italy, the United States, and France, the film has a runtime of 83 minutes.

Audience reception is consistent across different platforms, with the film holding a 5.8 rating on IMDb from 2,200 votes and a 5.8 rating on TMDB from 44 votes.