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Mater amatísima (1980) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1980 · 90 mins · Spanish
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- Directed by
- Josep Antoni Salgot i Vila
- Starring
- Victoria Abril, Jaume Sorribas, Julito de la Cruz
Clara, a sophisticated but unmarried woman, becomes entwined with an autistic child whose presence transforms and consumes her life. The roles are powerfully played by Victoria Abril and autistic actor Julito de la Cruz. The film stunned Cannes audiences with its stark, unflinching look at the mother‑child bond, offering a confrontational portrait.
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