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Marza

  • 20142014
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
22
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Marza (2014)
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A despondent Marine Sergeant whose cynical perspective and dreary disposition on life are inherently enriched after befriending a quizzical, 6-year-old Afghan girl.A despondent Marine Sergeant whose cynical perspective and dreary disposition on life are inherently enriched after befriending a quizzical, 6-year-old Afghan girl.A despondent Marine Sergeant whose cynical perspective and dreary disposition on life are inherently enriched after befriending a quizzical, 6-year-old Afghan girl.
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
22
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Regan A. Young
  • Writer
    • Regan A. Young
  • Stars
    • Josh Ansley
    • Claire Geare
    • Mykayla Sohn
  • Director
    • Regan A. Young
  • Writer
    • Regan A. Young
  • Stars
    • Josh Ansley
    • Claire Geare
    • Mykayla Sohn
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    • 3Critic reviews
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    Josh Ansley
    • Sgt John Whitacre
    Claire Geare
    Claire Geare
    • Marza
    Mykayla Sohn
    • Parwana
    Taylor Geare
    Taylor Geare
    • Khorshid
    Isaac C. Singleton Jr.
    Isaac C. Singleton Jr.
    • GySgt Stone
    Adrian Zaw
    Adrian Zaw
    • Cpl Nguyen
    Sam Puefua
    Sam Puefua
    • Cpl Montgomery
    Eric Johnson
    • Cpl Henderson
    Rafael Martinez
    Rafael Martinez
    • PFC Garcia
    Darius Paymai
    • Mas
    Glenda Pannell
    Glenda Pannell
    • Bibi Hawa
    Farah Roya
    • Behishta
    Hannah Sohn
    Hannah Sohn
    • Rasa
    Jennifer Wiles
    • Sgt Summers
    Richard Dimaio
    Richard Dimaio
    • SSgt Martin
    Dave Shabaz
    • Grandfather
    Zach Roberts
    Zach Roberts
    • Military Police
    Jose Grajeda
    • Afghan Man
    • Director
      • Regan A. Young
    • Writer
      • Regan A. Young
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      Inspired by a true story, real people, and actual events.

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    10/10
    "Marza" is not your typical war movie
    Every war spawns a whole host of books and films, and the second war in Iraq is no exception. Most, though, focus on the relationships among those who fight. 'Marza,' a film written, directed and produced by former Marine Regan A. Young is a film with a difference. The story of a cynical, battle-hardened Marine sergeant (played by Josh Ansley) who meets and befriends a quizzical, precocious young Iraqi girl, Marza (Claire Geare) who likes chicken and ice cream shows us the human side of war that is seldom portrayed. Sergeant John Whitacre is a man who has seen much war, and as a result has a decidedly dark view of life in general. Marza pulls him out of his funk in ways he could never have anticipated, and teaches him to feel again. This is a film that has both dark and light moments – and enough death to lift it from the category of a mood movie and firmly into the 'war' category. Young, a veteran of tours in Iraq, writes and directs this short film with a sense of awareness of the realities of war that most in the business lack. Moreover, he takes us into the depths of emotions that run rampant when death is a constant companion, and shows that even at the darkest hours, there is a glimmer of light and hope. If 'Marza' doesn't get an award for best short, independent film of 2014, there is no justice. And, if you can watch it with dry eyes, I'd suggest an immediate trip to an ophthalmologist, because your tear ducts are defective.
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    • Oct 18, 2014

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Dari
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Blue Brownie Creative
      • Footprint Productions
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    • Budget
      • $25,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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