Marina

Marina

Directed by Stijn Coninx

Produced by Eyeworks, Les Films du Fleuve

2013123 min6.9 / 10

A poignant coming-of-age story about a young immigrant's struggle between familial duty and artistic aspiration, rooted in post-war hardship and the search for identity.

Italy, 1948. Young Rocco is growing up in Calabria, until one day his father Salvatore decides to leave to Belgium, where he strives to earn a lot of money by working in coal mines. Very soon he sends for his family. Rocco becomes a migrant overnight, with all the consequences this entails. Rocco wants to be like other youngsters, become someone and have a purpose in life. Against his father’s wish and better judgment he seeks an escape through music and love.

Questions people ask

  • Is Marina sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Marina scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Marina violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Marina easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does Marina end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity31

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Marina

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Marina

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Marina, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Marina, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Marina, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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