Canvas

Drama, United States 2006

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Mary (Marcia Gay Harden) suffers from schizophrenia. Only when she pursues her hobby of painting does she not hear voices. The voices in her head increasingly affect her family life as well. During one of Mary's rage attacks, the situation escalates and she injures her young son in the heat of the moment. In front of the whole neighbourhood, Mary is taken away by the police and admitted to a psychiatric clinic. From now on, Mary's husband and son have to cope with everyday life without her for the time being and learn how to deal with Mary's illness...
97 min
SD
FSK 6
Audio language:
German

Awards

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Audience Award
Sedona International Film Festival Best Feature Film Award Outstanding Acting Award
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Media Award for dramatic motion picture

More information

Director:

Joseph Greco

Writer:

Joseph Greco

Composer:

Joel Goodman

Cast:

Marcia Gay Harden (Mary Marino)

Griffin Miner (Young Chris)

Devon Gearhart (Chris Marino)

Julie Upton (Aunt Joanne)

Joe Pantoliano (John Marino)

Marcus Johns (Sam)

Antony del Rio (Gregg)

Original title:

Canvas

Original language:

English

Format:

16:9 SD, Color

Age rating:

FSK 6

Audio language:

German