Marina
Marina (2013) is a romance, directed by Stijn Coninx. It stars Matteo Simoni and Luigi Lo Cascio. The film is based on a true story. The 123-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.
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Matteo Simoni 
Luigi Lo Cascio 
Donatella Finocchiaro 
Evelien Bosmans M Maité Redal C Cristiaan Campagna What Marina Is About
Marina is a Belgian biopic based on the real life of Italian singer Rocco Granata, tracing his childhood as the son of a family that emigrated from Calabria to the coal mines of Belgium's Limburg region. Granata's 1959 song Marina was actually the B-side of a single called Manuela; radio listeners preferred it over the A-side, and it topped charts in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Norway, eventually selling close to 100 million copies worldwide. The film won seven prizes, including Best Film and Best Director, at the Ostend Film Festival. Who it's for: anyone curious about the real immigrant story behind a B-side song that accidentally became a worldwide hit selling close to 100 million copies. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a fictional music biopic, since this is based on a real singer's life.
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What is Marina about?
Marina is a Belgian biopic based on the real life of Italian singer Rocco Granata, tracing his childhood as the son of a family that emigrated from Calabria to the coal mines of Belgium's Limburg region. Granata's 1959 song Marina was actually the B-side of a single called Manuela; radio listeners preferred it over the A-side, and it topped charts in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Norway, eventually selling close to 100 million copies worldwide.
Where can I watch Marina?
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How long is Marina?
Marina runs for 123 minutes (2h 3m).
When did Marina come out?
Marina was released in 2013.
Who directed Marina?
Marina was directed by Stijn Coninx.
Who stars in Marina?
Marina stars Matteo Simoni, Luigi Lo Cascio, Donatella Finocchiaro, Evelien Bosmans.
What is Marina's rating?
Marina holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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