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Synopsis: In a new film from the internationally acclaimed Dardenne Brothers (L?Enfant), a desperate young immigrant (Arta Dobroshi) struggles with her conscience after she makes a merciless pact with a Russian mobster.

Starring: Arta Dobroshi, Jeremie Renier

Supporting actors: Fabrizio Rongione, Alban Ukaj, Morgan Marinne

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 1 hour 46 minutes

Release year: 2009

Studio: Sony Pictures Classics

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MPAA Rating: Rated R for brief sexuality/nudity, and language

ASIN: B0030B2BIA (Rental) and B0030B2BHQ (Purchase)

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Lorna's Silence DVD ~ Arta Dobroshi

4.1 out of 5 stars (12) $11.99

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: July 31, 2009
MPAA: Rated R for brief sexuality/nudity, and language
Production Company: Les Films du Fleuve, Archipel 35, Lucky Red, Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF), arte France Cinéma, WDR / Arte, Gemini Film, Mogador Film, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Communauté Française de Belgique, Télédistributeurs Wallons, Eurimages, Canal+, CinéCinéma, Centre National de la Cinématographie (CNC), Le Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral de Belgique, Programme MEDIA de la Communauté Européenne, Région Wallone, Soficinéma 3, Tax Shelter ING Invest de Tax Shelter Productions, i2i Media Programme
Filming Locations: Liège, Wallonia, Belgium

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4.0 out of 5 stars Immigration Issues: Money/Crime/Commitment/Love, April 5, 2010

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Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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LORNA'S SILENCE is a film that very quietly grabs you by the throat and makes you pay attention to the stories of several emigrants that spin out of control. It is written and directed by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne with an eye for verismo in the seamier side of the immigration problems.

The story is set in Belgium where Lorna (Arta Dobroshi) works at a dry cleaners then goes home to her 'husband' Claudy (Jérémie Renier), a junkie who has been duped by Lorna and her little crime gang of cab driver Fabio (Fabrizio Rongione) and her boyfriend Sokol (Alban Ukaj)into marrying Lorna so that the Albanian girl can gain Belgian citizenship. Claudy seems a hopeless case, in withdrawal for the umpteenth time but committed to getting off heroin. He pleads with his 'arranged wife' to help him with his attempt to get clean. Meanwhile Fabio has other plans: Lorna is to 'marry' a wealthy Russian mobster to gain Belgian citizenship (a second arranged marriage) and in order for the second marriage to occur, Lorna must consent to letting Claudy overdose on heroin and die, making her a widow eligible for marriage. The other side story is that Lorna, now a Belgian citizen, can proceed with Sokol to set up a snack shop with Sokol using all the money she gains from the 'marriage game'.

All is well until Claudy convinces Lorna to help him get to a hospital and get 'clean' and along the way Lorna's feelings for Claudy turn to compassion and passion. An incident occurs that throws all of the plans to the wind and Lorna is left with her secret and will hopefully manage to find a stable life without the crime influence.

The acting is first rate and the moody atmosphere created is spellbinding. This is a little film that has a lot to say about the plight of immigrants. Grady Harp, April 10

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4.0 out of 5 stars Still above most other movies produced these days, November 24, 2009

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The Dardennes brother have made better movies (most notably Rosetta), but also think that it's a movie well worth watching. The acting is extremely good and the direction manages to be both strong and subtle. They've managed to make the movie primarily through the point of view of the main character, while keeping a kind of distance at the same time. (it's probably a bit confusing as an explanation, but it's so unusual in a way that you'd probably have to see the movie to get my point). As to whether you'll enjoy it or not, you'd rather be the type of person who enjoys the journey at least as much as the destination, or you'll likely be disappointed

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3.0 out of 5 stars Marriage by convenience!, May 3, 2010

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Hiram Gomez Pardo (Valencia, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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The introduction is direct. Lorna is married with an addict, as part of a contract. She is trying the Belgium citizenship and finally she gets it. But as part of this money chain, he has to get marry with a Russian citizen, but as widow not as divorced.

She will obtain 5000 euros for this simulated wedding. But when all the plans have been made (including the weird death of his first husband) a sudden factor irrupts : she is pregnant. That fact will lead the story to unsuspected consequences.

Nevertheless, the film is too slow. There was much intersections all the way along to explore and definitively were overlooked and dismissed. The dramatic tension is attenuated due precisely the slowness of the narrative pulse.

A solid script that could be enhanced.

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