Don't Call Me Son (2016)
Pierre is seventeen and in the middle of puberty. He plays in a band, has sex at parties and secretly tries on women’s clothing and lipstick in front of a mirror. Ever since his father’s death, his mother Aracy has looked after him and his younger sister Jacqueline, spoiling them both. But when he discovers that she stole him from a hospital when he was a new born baby, Pierre’s life changes dramatically. In her new film, director Anna Muylaert explores the mother-child relationship through the eyes of a rebellious son whose whole world unravels overnight.
Director: Anna Muylaert
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: July 20, 2016
Cast
- Naomi Nero - Pierre / Felipe
- Dani Nefussi - Aracy / Glória
- Matheus Nachtergaele - Matheus
- Daniel Botelho - Joca
- Lais Dias - Jaqueline / Cristina
- Helena Albergaria - Sueli
- Luciana Paes - Tia Yara
- June Dantas - Walmissa
- René Guerra - Assistente social
- Renan Tenca - René
Screenplay
- Anna Muylaert (Screenplay)
Music: Berna Ceppas
Cinematography: Bárbara Álvarez
Editing: Hélio Vilela
Production: Dezenove Som e Imagem, África Filmes, Loco Films, Spcine, Canal Brasil
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
transvestism, woman director, bitter, melodramatic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Don't Call Me Son about?
- Pierre is seventeen and in the middle of puberty. He plays in a band, has sex at parties and secretly tries on women’s clothing and lipstick in front of a mirror. Ever since his father’s death, his mother Aracy has looked after him and his younger sister Jacqueline, spoiling them both. But when he discovers that she stole him from a hospital when he was a new born baby, Pierre’s life changes dramatically. In her new film, director Anna Muylaert explores the mother-child relationship through the eyes of a rebellious son whose whole world unravels overnight.
- Who directed Don't Call Me Son?
- Don't Call Me Son was directed by Anna Muylaert.
- Who stars in Don't Call Me Son?
- Don't Call Me Son stars Naomi Nero, Dani Nefussi, Matheus Nachtergaele, Daniel Botelho, Lais Dias, Helena Albergaria.
- How long is Don't Call Me Son?
- Don't Call Me Son has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Don't Call Me Son?
- Don't Call Me Son is a Drama film.
- Where was Don't Call Me Son produced?
- Don't Call Me Son was produced in Brazil.