
Mariana's Room
Directed by Emmanuel Finkiel
Produced by Curiosa Films, Cinéfrance Studios
A tender, intimate wartime drama about an unlikely bond between a child in hiding and a marginalized woman who becomes his lifeline, set against the horrors of the Holocaust.
In the darkest days of the Second World War, Yulia and Hugo, a Jewish mother and son, escape from a Ukrainian ghetto. Fearing for his safety, Yulia entrusts her boy to the care of her friend Mariana, a sex worker who lives in a brothel. Hugo is placed in a closet, nominally for his safety, but from which he rarely leaves. With little view of the outside world, he conjures up ghosts and scenarios. But over time, Mariana brings the boy out and in doing so transforms his life.
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Questions people ask
Is Mariana's Room sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.
Does Mariana's Room end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is Mariana's Room easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Mariana's Room violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Mariana's Room scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like Mariana's Room
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mariana's Room
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mariana's Room, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mariana's Room, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mariana's Room, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.






















































