Writer and director James Gray returns with his fifth film which is his first period drama and fourth with Joaquin Phoenix. In order to save her sister, a desperate immigrant woman falls prey to a shady businessman who forces her into prostitution which paves the way for tragedy. Gray delivers his best film with this visually striking melodrama which sheds light on the dark side of the immigrant experience. Marion Cotillard and Joaquin Phoenix star with terrific performances along a solid supporting cast which includes Jeremy Renner, Dagmara Dominczyk and Angela Sarafyan. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Monday, July 21, 2014
The Immigrant
Writer and director James Gray returns with his fifth film which is his first period drama and fourth with Joaquin Phoenix. In order to save her sister, a desperate immigrant woman falls prey to a shady businessman who forces her into prostitution which paves the way for tragedy. Gray delivers his best film with this visually striking melodrama which sheds light on the dark side of the immigrant experience. Marion Cotillard and Joaquin Phoenix star with terrific performances along a solid supporting cast which includes Jeremy Renner, Dagmara Dominczyk and Angela Sarafyan. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
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