Mia Madre

A quietly devastating, wryly observed study of grief and creative chaos, anchored by a raw central performance.

Directed by

Nanni Moretti

Genres

Drama

Starring

Margherita Buy, Nanni Moretti, John Turturro

Overview

Margherita, a director in the middle of an existential crisis, has to deal with the inevitable and still unacceptable loss of her mother.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, parenthood, work

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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