Mary & Johnny

About This Movie

Mary & Johnny is an introspective drama set against the backdrop of the Zurich Festival during the frenetic anticipation of the 2010 Football World Cup final. The film dives into the tension between the couple, with Mary eager to relish the game while Johnny grapples with the weight of recent job loss and depression. The atmosphere is thick with the juxtaposition of celebration outside and despair within their relationship. It captures that raw, restless feeling of a pivotal moment—where personal struggles clash with collective joy. The pacing is deliberately slow, drawing you into their emotional landscape. Performances are subtle yet impactful, revealing layers of their connection and disconnect. There’s an authenticity in the practical effects and the way the festival's energy contrasts with their intimate turmoil.

Explores themes of love and despair. · Set against the Football World Cup. · Captures a unique night in Zurich.