I Killed My Mother
J'ai tué ma mère
“Sons forget their mothers can die.”
Synopsis
Hubert, a brash 17-year-old, is confused and torn by a love-hate relationship with his mother that consumes him more and more each day. After distressing ordeals and tragic episodes, Hubert will find his mother on the banks of Saint Lawrence river, where he grew up, and where a murder will be committed: the murder of childhood.
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Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-04
Top Cast
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Anne Dorval
Chantale Lemming
Xavier Dolan
Hubert Minel
François Arnaud
Antonin Rimbaud
Suzanne Clément
Julie Cloutier
Patricia Tulasne
Hélène Rimbaud
Niels Schneider
Eric
Monique Spaziani
Denise
Pierre Chagnon
Richard Minel
Justin Caron
Young Hubert
Benoît Gouin
Boarding School Principal
Johanne-Marie Tremblay
Boarding School Teacher
Hugolin Chevrette
Student Fighter #1
Francis Ducharme
Student Fighter #2
Pascale Audrey
Art Professor
Émile Mailhiot
Classroom Student #1
Laurent-Christophe De Ruelle
Classroom Student #2
Manuel Tadros
Apartment Owner
Marianne Verville
Girl on Bus (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 30, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 23, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xavier Dolan
- Screenplay & Story
- Xavier Dolan
- Original Score
- Nicholas Savard-L'Herbier
- Original Title
- J'ai tué ma mère
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Mifilifilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xavier Dolan
Xavier Dolan
Nicholas Savard-L'Herbier
Stéphanie Weber Biron, Nicolas Canniccioni
Hélène Girard
Xavier Dolan, Carole Mondello, Daniel Morin
Department Leadership Roster
Xavier Dolan
Director
Xavier Dolan
Producer
Stéphanie Weber Biron
Director of Photography
Nicholas Savard-L'Herbier
Original Music Composer
Nicole Pelletier
Costume Design
Hélène Girard
Editor
Xavier Dolan
Screenplay
Carole Mondello
Producer
Daniel Morin
Producer
Martin Lipmann
Visual Effects Supervisor
Xavier Dolan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Killed My Mother
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What is I Killed My Mother about?
Hubert, a brash 17-year-old, is confused and torn by a love-hate relationship with his mother that consumes him more and more each day. After distressing ordeals and tragic episodes, Hubert will find his mother on the banks of Saint Lawrence river, where he grew up, and where a murder will be committed: the murder of childhood.
Who directed I Killed My Mother?
I Killed My Mother was directed by Xavier Dolan.
Who stars in I Killed My Mother?
The principal cast of I Killed My Mother includes Anne Dorval, Xavier Dolan, François Arnaud, Suzanne Clément, Patricia Tulasne.
When was I Killed My Mother released and how long is it?
I Killed My Mother was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for I Killed My Mother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Killed My Mother was composed by Nicholas Savard-L'Herbier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Killed My Mother?
I Killed My Mother holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).