Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts

A film by Mouly Surya

2017 | Indonesia, France,Malaysia,Thailand | 93 min | Color | Indonesian (Dialect from Sumba) in English Subs

In the deserted hills of an Indonesian island, Marlina (Marsha Timothy), a young widow, is attacked and robbed of all her livestock by a gang of seven bandits. She then defends herself, setting out on a journey to find justice, empowerment, retribution and redemption. But the road is long, especially when she begins to be haunted by the ghost of her victim. A stunning Scope western set to a Morricone-inspired score, this unique tale of female cinematic revenge takes no prisoners.

Reviews

“The feminist Western you need to see… Satisfyingly deadpan, viciously vengeful and full of surprises… one of the most ravishingly beautiful films at Cannes.”
—The Irish Times

“At once an enjoyable genre ride and a feminist arthouse story, MARLINA THE MURDERER IN FOUR ACTS might send some heads rolling but has its own head firmly on its shoulders.”
—Hollywood Reporter

“At once tightly controlled and simmering with righteous fury, it’s gorgeously lensed, atmospherically scored and moves inexorably toward a gratifying payoff.”
—Variety

“A thoroughly enjoyable, visually ravishing feminist Western played out in the widescreen vistas of rural Indonesia, MARLINA THE MURDERER IN FOUR ACTS weaves basic elements into a tale worth telling splendidly accompanied by a sit-up-and-take-notice musical score.”
—Screen Daily