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Mary is a historical drama film directed by D. J. Carouso from a screenplay by Timothy Michael Hayes. The film is scheduled to be released on Netflix on December 6, 2024.
The film tells the story of a young Jewish girl from Nazareth, Mary, who is forced into hiding with her husband Joseph, after the miraculous birth of their son Jesus. The merciless King Herod orders the massacre of male children, forcing the couple to flee to Egypt to save their son.
The film was shot in the stunning desert of Morrocco, providing the perfect background for creating the ancient world. The film stars Noa Cohen, Ido Tako, and Anthony Hopkins in prominent roles.
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Mary was filmed in Morrocco
The film was shot between January 2024 to March 2024 in the province of Ouarzazate in Morocco. Ouarzazate is a city and capital of Ouarzazate Province in the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, south-central Morocco. It is also called the 'Door of the Desert' or the 'Gateway to the Sahara' and is a major tourist destination in the country.
The studios and filming facilities available in the city were utilized to film several internal and external scenes of the film. Ouarzazate is a major destination for filmmakers due to the ease of filming and the facilities available. Projects such as Game of Thrones, Prison Break, The Mummy, Kingdom of Heaven, and Lawrence of Arabia, as well as several Indian and Chinese films, have been shot in Ouarzazate.
The scenes of Mary's and Joseph's journey through the harsh conditions of Egypt were filmed in the city.
The film was shot in the following locations of the city:
The terrace of Taourirt Kasbah
In the trailer for the film, a scene from the terrace of Taourirrt Kasbah can be seen. The view from the monument showcases the vast barren landscape of the desert and the harsh conditions that the characters had to endure in the story to survive.
Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou is one of the most remarkable structures in the country, boasting unique Moroccan earthen clay architecture. The UNESCO World Heritage site was also the key filming location for the film.
What is the film about?
Mary will be streaming on Netflix. Here's how the platform describes the film:
A miraculous conception. A merciless king. A murderous pursuit. Mary's journey to give birth to Jesus unfolds in this biblical coming-of-age epic.
The film tells the story of some of history's most revered figures and their incredible journey through the harsh deserts of the Middle East. After Jesus is born, his parents go on an epic journey driven by faith and courage to escape the monstrosity of the tyrannical king, Herod The Great.
Who is in the cast of Mary?
- Noa Cohen as Mary
- Mila Harris as young Mary
- Ido Tako as Joseph
- Anthony Hopkins as King Herod
- Stephanie Nur as Salome
- Susan Brown as Anna the Prophetess
- Ori Pfeffer as Joachim
- Eamon Farren as Satan
- Hilla Vidor as Anne
- Mili Avital as Mariamne
- Gudmundur Thorvaldsson as Marcellus
- Dudley O'Shaughnessy as Gabriel
- Keren Tzur as Elizabeth
- Mehmet Kurtuluş as Baba ben Buta
- Milo Djurovic as Malachi
- Soufiane El Khalidy as a pilgrim
The film will be available for streaming on Netflix from December 6, 2024. Viewers can watch the film with a subscription to the streaming platform.
