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Maria (2003): Cast & Box Office

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Maria is a 2003 drama directed by Călin Peter Netzer, starring Diana Dumbravă as Maria, Şerban Ionescu and Florin Zamfirescu. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $71,353 worldwide.

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Maria (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Romanian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Maria About?

The premise of Maria without spoilers.

A child steals candles from a cemetery to light the damp basement where his family lives, highlighting the hardships of Romania’s post‑communist transition. The child is one of seven cared for by Maria, a 33‑year‑old mother whose husband Ion is unemployed, increasingly alcoholic and violent, trapped in despair and lacking prospects.

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Cast & crew

Maria Cast & Characters

Diana Dumbravă leads the cast as Maria, with Şerban Ionescu as Ion and Florin Zamfirescu as Ahmed. Directed by Călin Peter Netzer; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Călin Peter Netzer

One more film directed by Călin Peter Netzer: Ana, My Love.

Full filmography
Box office

Maria Box Office

Maria grossed $71,353 worldwide.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$71.4K

International
$71.4K
Videos

Maria Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Maria.

Trailer Maria Lung (2003)
Details

Maria Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Marija” and “Perdón María”.

Also known as
  • Marija
  • Perdón María
  • 玛利亚

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FAQ

Maria FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Maria, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Maria?

Maria runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Maria released?

Maria was released on November 21, 2003.

Who directed Maria?

Maria was directed by Călin Peter Netzer.

More films by Călin Peter Netzer

Who is in the cast of Maria?

Maria stars Diana Dumbravă as Maria, Şerban Ionescu as Ion and Florin Zamfirescu as Ahmed, among 8 credited actors.

How much did Maria make at the box office?

Maria grossed $71,353 worldwide.

Does Maria have a post-credit scene?

No. Maria has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Maria in?

The original language of Maria is Romanian.

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