Madre amadísima

2009·Movie
1h 45min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Deeply moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Faith and meaning, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Non-linear Narrative8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

The film tells the touching story of Alfredito, a sacristan in a country church: in a long flashback he talks about his life and his deep love for his mother and for the Virgin Mary, both 'beloved mothers' (madres amadísimas). From the discovery of his sexual identity to his first love, from his military service to his move to the big city, his personal experience traces the history of Spain, from Franco's dictatorship to the achievement of democracy. A baroque melodrama where the protagonist's homosexuality and religious belief together form a single devotion, passionate and unwavering.
Baroque MelodramaReligious HomosexualitySpanish Historical DramaComing-of-Age Under DictatorshipDevotional IntimacyNon-linear MemoirCatholic Guilt & GraceEmotional CatharsisTransitional Spain Portrait

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Is Madre amadísima worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Madre amadísima rated?

NuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Madre amadísima?

1 h 45 min

Madre amadísima runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Madre amadísima based on a true story?

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

What language is Madre amadísima in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Spain.

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