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My Mother

2005·Movie
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence3
  • Scare2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Ambiguity8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth10
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization4

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

It's an encounter with my mother filmed with two cameras, where she tells me about her childhood and refuses to see mine.

Having suffered incest from her father from the age of eight to the age of twelve, at forty-five, Beatrice filmed, with two cameras, a long meeting with her mother to try, with the viewer, to understand their story.
Radical Documentary AutobiographyIntergenerational TraumaExplicit Sexual ExplorationMeta-Cinematic ConfessionPsychological IntimacyUnflinching RealismTaboo BreakingComplex Mother-Daughter BondArt-House Provocation

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is My Mother worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Mother rated?

Sexual contentNudityDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content, nudity, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

Is My Mother based on a true story?

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

What language is My Mother in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.