Mother Just a Smile (2023)

The elderly Isabel Cardoso works in the kitchen of a nursery school. Her hands are worn, her memory sharp and heavy with grief. In moments of stillness she reaches across the divide, communicating with her deceased mother through the stirring winds, the rippling surface of water, the cracked earth. A richly intimate documentary mosaic of the strength, struggle and transcendence of black womanhood.

Director: Cyrielle Raingou
Runtime: 18 min
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Country: Belgium, Cameroon, Hungary, Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Cyrielle Raingou

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mother Just a Smile about?
The elderly Isabel Cardoso works in the kitchen of a nursery school. Her hands are worn, her memory sharp and heavy with grief. In moments of stillness she reaches across the divide, communicating with her deceased mother through the stirring winds, the rippling surface of water, the cracked earth. A richly intimate documentary mosaic of the strength, struggle and transcendence of black womanhood.
Who directed Mother Just a Smile?
Mother Just a Smile was directed by Cyrielle Raingou.
How long is Mother Just a Smile?
Mother Just a Smile has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
Where was Mother Just a Smile produced?
Mother Just a Smile was produced in Belgium, Cameroon, Hungary, Portugal.