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Il était une fois… « Mommy » (2017) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2017 · 52 mins · French
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- Directed by
- Tessa Louise-Salomé
- Starring
- Anne Dorval, Xavier Dolan, Antoine Olivier Pilon, Suzanne Clément
This film, directed by Xavier Dolan and recognized with the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, explores the complex and often volatile relationship between a single mother and her troubled teenage son. Set and filmed in Montreal, the story delves into a family drama, revealing societal failings within Quebec, including shortcomings in mental health institutions and economic struggles impacting the middle class. The documentary by Tessa Louise Salomé chronicles the film's creation and offers insights into the challenges faced during its development.
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