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Maria Full of Grace (VHS, 2004)

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Discover the gripping foreign film "Maria Full of Grace" on VHS. This 2004 movie directed by Joshua Marston showcases the talents of Catalina Sandino Moreno in a story that's sure to captivate. Settle in for a cinematic experience in Spanish with a film that's rated R, perfect for mature audiences seeking a profound narrative. Explore the depths of a powerful performance in a genre that delves into the complexities of foreign language cinema. This NTSC format VHS tape brings the richness of foreign films to your collection, offering a unique blend of storytelling and cultural insight. "Maria Full of Grace" is a standout addition to any movie enthusiast's library.

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This debut feature film by Joshua Marston tells the suspenseful and absorbing story of Maria, a poor, pregnant Columbian teenager (Catalina Sandina Moreno) with a soul-crushing job at a flower plantation and a rebellious streak. Her multigenerational, all-female family relies too much on her as the principle breadwinner, squandering her earnings on medicines of questionable value for her sister's baby. This drives Maria to quit, dump her immature boyfriend, and go to Bogotá where she tumbles into work as a drug mule. Like thousands of real-life Columbians, she earns money by flying to New York City with up to a kilogram of tightly wrapped heroin pellets in her stomach, risking prison or worse: instant death should even one of the pellets break open inside her. Marston based the film on actual interviews with airport customs agents and former mules; the result is an authentic, intensely cinematic experience. The camera wrings vivid color and mood from the many on-location settings and doesn't shy away from any aspect of Maria's journey, making this succeed as a suspense film, character study, and detailed examination of a rarely seen aspect of the drug wars. Thanks to the superb performance and charisma of lead actress Moreno--in her film debut--the audience stays riveted to her plight every step of the way. MARIA FULL OF GRACE made its debut at Sundance where it won the Audience Drama Award.