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The Most Assassinated Woman in the World (2018): Cast & Plot

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The Most Assassinated Woman in the World is a 2018 mystery thriller directed by Franck Ribière, starring Anna Mouglalis as Paula Maxa, Niels Schneider and Maya Coline. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and was made on a reported $4.5 million budget.

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The Most Assassinated Woman in the World (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Franck Ribière
Genres
Thriller , Mystery
Original language
French
Budget
$4.5M
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Most Assassinated Woman in the World About?

The premise of The Most Assassinated Woman in the World without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set against the atmospheric backdrop of the Theatre Grand Guignol, this film tells the story of Paula Maxa, a celebrated actress and the theatre's most prominent star. Known as "The Most Assassinated Woman," Maxa was famously portrayed as dying onstage repeatedly throughout the day, captivating audiences with her dramatic performances and enduring legacy in the world of theatre.

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Cast & crew

The Most Assassinated Woman in the World Cast & Characters

Anna Mouglalis leads the cast as Paula Maxa, with Niels Schneider as Jean and Maya Coline as Aimée. Directed by Franck Ribière; 19 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

The Most Assassinated Woman in the World Plot Summary

What happens in The Most Assassinated Woman in the World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the early 1930s, Paula Maxa is one of the leading performers at the Grand Guignol Theatre in Paris, a place famous for its gruesome, highly realistic stage deaths. Paula, often described as the “most assassinated woman in the world,” has built a legendary persona around the onstage visions of death that have dazzled and unsettled audiences for years. The theatre itself is run by a theatrical director known for pushing the limits of gore and spectacle, a figure whose name becomes synonymous with the macabre world behind the curtain.

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How Well Do You Know The Most Assassinated Woman in the World?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What profession does Paula Maxa have?

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The Most Assassinated Woman in the World Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “La mujer más asesinada del mundo” and “A Mulher Mais Assassinada do Mundo”.

Also known as
  • La mujer más asesinada del mundo
  • A Mulher Mais Assassinada do Mundo
  • Πόσες Φορές να σε Σκοτώσω;
  • La donna più assassinata del mondo
  • להרוג את פולה מקסה
  • Самая убиваемая женщина в мире
  • 매일 살해당하는 여자
  • Най-убиваната жена в света
  • 遇刺為生的女人
  • Dünyanın En Çok Öldürülen Kadını
  • 以遇刺为生的女人

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The Most Assassinated Woman in the World FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of The Most Assassinated Woman in the World, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Most Assassinated Woman in the World?

The Most Assassinated Woman in the World runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The Most Assassinated Woman in the World released?

The Most Assassinated Woman in the World was released on July 9, 2018.

Who directed The Most Assassinated Woman in the World?

The Most Assassinated Woman in the World was directed by Franck Ribière.

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Who is in the cast of The Most Assassinated Woman in the World?

The Most Assassinated Woman in the World stars Anna Mouglalis as Paula Maxa, Niels Schneider as Jean and Maya Coline as Aimée, among 19 credited actors.

What was the budget of The Most Assassinated Woman in the World?

The Most Assassinated Woman in the World had a reported budget of $4.5 million.

Does The Most Assassinated Woman in the World have a post-credit scene?

No. The Most Assassinated Woman in the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Most Assassinated Woman in the World in?

The original language of The Most Assassinated Woman in the World is French.

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