@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Mabel's Dramatic Career
A young man falls in love with his mother's kitchen maid, Mabel. But his mother objects strongly, and arranges for him to meet another young woman whom she considers more suitable. Mabel confronts the young woman, and is dismissed from her position. Later, when the young man learns about the new career that Mabel has found, he begins to act in an agitated and unpredictable manner.
Quick Stats
5.6
TMDB Rating
9
Votes
14m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorAri Aster
WriterLuca Guadagnino
CinematographyWong Kar-wai
ComposerPark Chan-wook
EditorBong Joon-ho
Produced by
Keystone Film Company
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Mabel's Dramatic Career yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Daniel Phoenix
Father Abel
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Frances Nyong'o
The Conductor
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Keanu Pitt
Lena
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Natalie Robbie
Mr. Crane
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Tom Chalamet
The Woman in Red
S
Saoirse Coleman
Solomon
O
Oscar Fassbender
Iris
C
Cate Davis
The Colonel
M
Mahershala Kaluuya
The Stranger
F
Florence McDormand
Detective Hale
