Marilyn Magdalene

About This Movie

Marilyn Magdalene (1972) is a peculiar piece that plays with the concept of motion through still images. It’s got this dreamy, almost haunting quality as it captures the essence of a single figure across various snapshots, creating a unique stop-motion animation. The way it juxtaposes time and space—showing the same person in different settings—creates a surreal experience. The pacing is deliberately slow, which somehow heightens the tension of watching this animated figure, almost like a ghost of sorts. There’s a tangible atmosphere, an experimental edge that may not appeal to everyone, but there’s something fascinating about its exploration of identity and movement through the lens of photography.

Marilyn Magdalene, with its intriguing concept, is somewhat of a rare find among collectors, mainly due to its obscure director and limited release. The film hasn't seen many reissues, which adds to its allure, but it often pops up at niche film festivals and retrospectives on experimental cinema. The uniqueness of its animation style and thematic exploration of identity through still photography makes it a topic of discussion among collectors, though acquiring a copy in decent condition can be a challenge.