What a film this is! Completely obscure until now, but it’s here, and I watched it as I would any movie, without any expectations—which was actually an advantage. It's a biographical story about an artist, not someone famous like the masters of medieval Europe, but well-known within her own country. Now, the world will get to know her through this film. That’s what I appreciate about movies: sometimes they focus on people in small places who quietly achieve things that can inspire millions if their stories are shared. Films and books do a good job of bringing those narratives to light. This is an Irish-Canadian production, and I believe it has a real chance at the Oscars, particularly for Sally Hawkins. In my opinion, she’s already earned that award, even with other strong performances this year. If they overlook her performance, then, as I usually think, the Oscars are essentially meaningless. Regarding the title, it really should have been 'Maud,' because that word isn't used much in the film itself. However, 'Mudie' sounds good when spoken aloud, similar to how Charlie sounds instead of Charles (Chaplin). Currently, this is an underappreciated film. As frequently happens, one reason for this is that it’s neither American nor British and wasn't made by a director or cast with widespread commercial recognition. But the filmmakers clearly weren’t aiming for commercial success; they simply wanted to tell the truth—a true story of an artist who lived on the fringes of society and humanity alike. When I watched, I couldn’t place the time period; my initial guess was the late 19th century, but as the narrative unfolded, I realized it took place much earlier than that, meaning she lived a life at least a century before her era. > -xX] Some people don't like it if you are different. [Xx- It’s not a story about someone from high society; these kinds of individuals can be found everywhere. They are often marginalized for being different, but they also desire an ordinary life just like everyone else. This is the kind of story that unfolds in those circumstances. Maud is an orphan living with her aunt after her brother abandoned her. Lacking social skills, her future appears uncertain. But everything changes when she decides to become a live-in maid for a grumpy fish seller. Initially, their arrangement seems unworkable, but as time passes, they connect with each other. Following that, recognition of her paintings spreads locally and then further afield, leading to unexpected success. However, this isn't the end of the story; a happily ever after feels very distant for them. A plot twist introduces another unforeseen development into the narrative—a deeply emotional side to the tale. From there, it’s unclear how the rest of the film would play out before the conclusion. Everything about this movie seems perfect. The casting is exceptional; I think that's its greatest strength. Both Sally and Ethan were remarkable. Like Sally, Ethan also deserves an Oscar for his wonderfully supportive role. As far as the director goes, I believe this will remain one of her best works, even though she’s capable of creating good films in the future. This is a truly great film about artists—very inspiring and quite tearjerking if you're sensitive. It was made on a low budget but looks beautiful. I especially loved the locations and the dialogue – so simple and believable. It's this year's 'Mr. Turner.' A must-see for adults. It has been nominated for several awards in the Canadian film awards and is expected to win most of them. I hope it receives wider recognition soon. Highly recommended! One of my favorite biographical films! _9/10_

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