Mother (2009)
Mother compiles clips of mother figures from classic Hollywood cinema and television dramas. The figures range from the Virgin Mary and Mother Courage, to characters from Maude (1972–78), Aliens (1986), Imitation of Life (1959), and American Gangster (2007). The characters play out scenes of care, loss, emotional manipulation, abandonment, and grief. The intense relationships between mothers and daughters are especially prominent.
Director: Tracey Moffatt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: April 1, 2009
Editing: Gary Hillberg
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mother about?
- Mother compiles clips of mother figures from classic Hollywood cinema and television dramas. The figures range from the Virgin Mary and Mother Courage, to characters from Maude (1972–78), Aliens (1986), Imitation of Life (1959), and American Gangster (2007). The characters play out scenes of care, loss, emotional manipulation, abandonment, and grief. The intense relationships between mothers and daughters are especially prominent.
- Who directed Mother?
- Mother was directed by Tracey Moffatt.
- How long is Mother?
- Mother has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Mother?
- Mother is a Documentary film.