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Ma Ma
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJulio Medem
Written byJulio Medem
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyKiko de la Rica
Edited by
  • Julio Medem
  • Iván Aledo
Music byAlberto Iglesias
Production
companies
  • Morena Films
  • Mare Nostrum Productions
Distributed byEntertainment One Films
Release date
  • 11 September 2015 (2015-09-11)
Running time
111 minutes
Countries
  • Spain
  • France
LanguageSpanish

Ma Ma (Spanish: Ma ma) is a 2015 Spanish-French drama film directed by Julio Medem.[1] It was screened in the Special Presentations section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.

Plot

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Magda is an unemployed teacher. She is diagnosed with breast cancer and battles the disease. This creates unexpected bonds with people close to her.

Cast

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Reception

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Screen Daily lauded the strong cast but the "schmaltzy script and uneven tone of the film conspire to a bad performance by [Cruz].[2]

Awards and nominations

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Awards Category Nominated Result
3rd Feroz Awards[3] Best Main Actress Penélope Cruz Nominated
Best Original Soundtrack Alberto Iglesias Nominated
30th Goya Awards[4] Best Actress Penélope Cruz Nominated
Best Makeup and Hairstyles Ana Lozano, Fito Dellibarda and Massimo Gattabrusi Nominated
Best Original Score Alberto Iglesias Nominated

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "CANNES Q&A: Penelope Cruz on Producing 'Ma Ma'". Variety. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  2. ^ Hunter, Allan (13 September 2015). "'ma ma': Review". Screen. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  3. ^ Pérez Martín, María (9 December 2015). "'La novia' lidera las nominaciones a los Premios Feroz 2016". LosExtras (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  4. ^ "'The Bride' Leads Spain's Goya Award Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
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