La madre (2009)

La madre (2009) poster

Sonia (45) and Jonatan (18), mother and son, share the house: a place for the mother's grief, a place for the son to escape. The husband is absent, gone, and attempts to find him lead nowhere. The son will leave at any moment. Anguish clouds the hours, shapes the mother's perception. Sonia drinks, gets drunk, tells strange dreams, and commits dangerous acts. Jonatan feels responsible. He takes care of her. If the episodes continue, if the mother becomes increasingly fragile and vulnerable, will the son be able to leave?

Director: Gustavo Fontán
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 65 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Gustavo Schiaffino, Diego Poleri
Editing: Marcos Pastor
Production: Tercera Orilla Cine, Cyclope Cine, Insomniafilms
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Gustavo Fontán
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La madre about?
Sonia (45) and Jonatan (18), mother and son, share the house: a place for the mother's grief, a place for the son to escape. The husband is absent, gone, and attempts to find him lead nowhere. The son will leave at any moment. Anguish clouds the hours, shapes the mother's perception. Sonia drinks, gets drunk, tells strange dreams, and commits dangerous acts. Jonatan feels responsible. He takes care of her. If the episodes continue, if the mother becomes increasingly fragile and vulnerable, will the son be able to leave?
Who directed La madre?
La madre was directed by Gustavo Fontán.
Who stars in La madre?
La madre stars Gloria Stingo, Federico Fontán, Marisol Martínez.
How long is La madre?
La madre has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is La madre?
La madre is a Drama film.
Where was La madre produced?
La madre was produced in Argentina.