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Wolfsgrub - Portrait of My Mother

1986·Movie
1h 10min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
IMDb7.4

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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace1
  • Spectacle1

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In this film, Humbert is on the trail of his own history. Wolfsgrub is the name of the house where Humbert's mother lives, and though she is getting on in years, she becomes young again as she answers her son's questions. Humbert allows his mother the space and time to tell her story, portraying he everyday life through the use of concentrated images. From the bits and pieces of these narrative fragments, a stunning portrait of a freethinking woman emerges.
Intimate BiographyMother-Son RelationshipGenerational StorytellingReflective & PoignantCharacter StudyQuiet DramaMemory & IdentityEuropean Art HouseThought-Provoking

Crew

Directed by:
Nicolas Humbert
Written by:
Nicolas Humbert
Composed by:
Fred Frith

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Wolfsgrub - Portrait of My Mother worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Wolfsgrub - Portrait of My Mother?

1 h 10 min

Wolfsgrub - Portrait of My Mother runs 1 h 10 min.

Is Wolfsgrub - Portrait of My Mother based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Wolfsgrub - Portrait of My Mother in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.