IMDb > Irina Palm (2007)
Poster Not Submitted
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Irina Palm (2007) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 2 | slideshow) Videos (see all 14)
Irina Palm (2007) -- Open-ended Trailer from Strand Releasing
Irina Palm (2007) -- Movieplayer.it - Italian Clip (Flash)

Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   3,128 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 52% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
Martin Herron (writer) and
Philippe Blasband (writer) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Irina Palm on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
18 April 2007 (Belgium) more
Genre:
Tagline:
What would you do to save the life of your terminally ill grandson?
Plot:
Maggie, a 50-year-old widow - still faithful to her dead husband, desperately needs some money to pay for a medical treatment for her ill grandson... more | add synopsis
Awards:
2 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
European Film Awards 2009: Prix Eurimages
 (From Alternative Film Guide. 19 October 2009, 2:05 AM, PDT)

Irina Palm: Hooker With A Heart (and Hand) Of Gold
 (From Spout. 1 October 2008, 9:52 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
moral parable about a mother's sacrifice more (25 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Marianne Faithfull ... Maggie / Irina Palm

Miki Manojlovic ... Miki
Kevin Bishop ... Tom
Siobhan Hewlett ... Sarah

Dorka Gryllus ... Luisa

Jenny Agutter ... Jane
Corey Burke ... Ollie
Meg Wynn Owen ... Julia
Susan Hitch ... Beth
Flip Webster ... Edith
Tony O'Brien ... Shopkeeper

Jules Werner ... Doctor
Ann Queensberry ... 1st Old Lady
June Bailey ... 2nd Old Lady

Jonathan Coyne ... Dave
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity and language.
Runtime:
103 min
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Filming Locations:

Fun Stuff


FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
6 out of 8 people found the following comment useful.
moral parable about a mother's sacrifice, 19 December 2007
8/10
Author: ravcsv54-1 from United States

This artful and poignant film is a perfect balance between the sadness of how impotent adults are when a child is ill and the laughter that leavens the sadness. Music of Ghuzu guitar group propels the actions forward. Sensitive camera work doesn't allow us to be more than very limited voyeurs into the workings of a SoHo sex club where our protagonist grandmother, played to perfection by Marianne Faithful, in a role that shows us how multi talented this former rock chick of 1970's fame as the muse for Mick Jagger is as a mature woman. She does what she is able to do for not only her sick grandson, but for her son who is unable to "fix" what a "good father" should be able to. Her moral dilemma is resolved in how she limits and defines just what a "good mother" should do for her children to protect them from life's foibles and cruelties. The Desert Film Society of Palm Springs, CA screened this film on Sat. Dec. 15, 2007 for our 300+ members who thought it one of the best films we have shown this year, along with The Man in the Chair.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (25 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Irina Palm (2007)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Plot Hole? evenfiel
For geezers? twob_ornot
Two hours of my life that I want back.... Caonic
Excellent - Film Story Theme bcthedj
Clumsy Bummface
Release date? pdr_ehh
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The White Countess Bread and Roses Diarios de motocicleta Capitaine Conan Frozen River
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Drama section IMDb Belgium section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.