Maria (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, Maria is a notable film directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
What it’s about. A requiem for a Russian peasant woman, Maria Semionovna Voinova. The film is in two chapters. The first chapter consists of an impression of Maria Semionovna, scenes of the colours of summer time: hay–making, bathing in a river, work in the flax fields and a holiday in the Crimea. The second chapter, set nine years later, is in black and white and deals with how Maria Semionovna's life ended. The mood is one of a sad and elegiac narration.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Maria has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maria page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maria (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maria change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maria worth watching?
- Maria holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Maria released?
- Maria was released in 1988.