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Josephine

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Navigating disturbing material with a remarkably deft touch, Beth De Araújo's Josephine is a masterful drama that explores the ripple effects of trauma with empathy and outstanding performances.

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Dwight Brown DwightBrownInk.com Mar 4
3.5/4
She can’t forget what happened. And neither can the other witnesses. The audience. Go to Full Review Rachel Pronger Sight & Sound Feb 27
Beth de Araújo’s film about an eight-year-old girl who witnesses a horrific crime is clearly about a loss of innocence but also skilfully shows how that loss can shatter a family. Go to Full Review Namrata Joshi The New Indian Express Feb 26
A film of tremendous grimness, grit and grace that refuses to leave your heart and mind. Go to Full Review Wael Khairy The Cairo Scene 1d
De Araújo crafts a devastating and profoundly empathetic portrait of a child confronting a world that has suddenly revealed its capacity for violence. Go to Full Review James Mottram Radio Times 2d
5/5
Beautifully measured, and featuring some really incisive montages, this is an honest, frank and engrossing character study. Go to Full Review Rene Sanchez Cine Sin Fronteras Mar 12
4/4
A deeply emotional film that stands out for its great performances and its honest portrayal of trauma and injustice through a child's perspective. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Beth de Araújo

Director

Mason Reeves

Actor

Channing Tatum

Actor

Gemma Chan

Actor

Philip Ettinger

Actor

Syra McCarthy

Actor

Movie Info

Director
Beth de Araújo
Producer
David Kaplan, Josh Peters, Beth de Araújo, Marina Stabile, Mark H. Rapaport, Crystine Zhang
Screenwriter
Beth de Araújo
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 0m