Margaret's Museum (1995)

Synopsis of Margaret's Museum

The often tragic lives of the residents of a Nova Scotia coal mining town are viewed through the eyes of a depressed young woman in this grim period drama. Set in the 1940s, the film begins with a brief, intentionally puzzling interlude before flashing back several years to focus on the story of Margaret MacNeil (Helena Bonham Carter). Margaret has suffered through the death of her father and her brother, both of whom perished while working as coal miners, and has subsequently developed a hatred for the mines that provide the town's primary source of economic support. When she finds herself attracted to charming stranger Neil (Clive Russell), she is thrilled to learn that he has no plans to work in the mines. When Margaret and Neil marry over the opposition of Margaret's stern mother (Kate Nelligan), financial troubles force him to go back on his word, with unfortunate results. Based on several short stories by Sheldon Currie, the film draws an unrelentingly bleak picture of its subject, concentrating on the numerous hardships, from black lung to deadly cave-ins, that haunt the coal-mining community, resulting in a gloomy and at times morbid drama. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

115 mins

Director(s):

Mort Ransen

Writer(s):

Gerald Wexler, Mort Ransen

Producer(s):

Claudio Luca, Steve Clark-Hall, Christopher Zimmer

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Profanity, Graphic Violence, Not For Children)

• 1996 - Genie Awards - Best Actress
• 1996 - Genie Awards - Best Supporting Actress
• 1996 - Genie Awards - Best Costume Design
• 1996 - Genie Awards - Best Supporting Actor
• 1996 - Genie Awards - Best Screenplay
• 1996 - Genie Awards - Best Screenplay
• 1996 - Genie Awards - Best Original Score

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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