The Mother and the Whore (1973)
Eustache's wild look on love, art and the young generation following May 68!
Aimless young Alexandre juggles his relationships with his girlfriend, Marie, and a casual lover named Veronika. Marie becomes increasingly jealous of Alexandre's fling with Veronika and as the trio continues their unsustainable affair, the emotional stakes get higher, leading to conflict and unhappiness.
Director: Jean Eustache
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 219 min
Release Date: May 1, 1973
Cast
- Bernadette Lafont - Marie
- Jean-Pierre Léaud - Alexandre
- Françoise Lebrun - Veronika
- Isabelle Weingarten - Gilberte
- Jacques Renard - Alexandre's Friend
- Jean-Noël Picq - Offenbach's Fan
- Jessa Darrieux - The friend with the injured hand
- Berthe Granval - Marie's Friend
- Geneviève Mnich - Veronika's Friend
- Marinka Matuszewski
Screenplay
Cinematography: Pierre Lhomme
Editing: Denise de Casabianca, Jean Eustache
Production: V. M. Productions, Ciné Qua Non, Les Films du Losange, Simar Films, Elite Film
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
love triangle, conflict, black and white, cafe
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mother and the Whore about?
- Aimless young Alexandre juggles his relationships with his girlfriend, Marie, and a casual lover named Veronika. Marie becomes increasingly jealous of Alexandre's fling with Veronika and as the trio continues their unsustainable affair, the emotional stakes get higher, leading to conflict and unhappiness.
- Who directed The Mother and the Whore?
- The Mother and the Whore was directed by Jean Eustache.
- Who stars in The Mother and the Whore?
- The Mother and the Whore stars Bernadette Lafont, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Françoise Lebrun, Isabelle Weingarten, Jacques Renard, Jean-Noël Picq.
- How long is The Mother and the Whore?
- The Mother and the Whore has a runtime of 3h 39m (219 minutes).
- What genre is The Mother and the Whore?
- The Mother and the Whore is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Mother and the Whore produced?
- The Mother and the Whore was produced in France.