ma ma
Synopsis
After finding a lump in one of her breasts, Magda goes to visit her doctor who gives her bad news: she needs a mastectomy, preceded by severe chemo treatments. While she ponders this ill fortune at a soccer game where her son Dani participates, she attracts the attention of talent scout Arturo, who is looking for talented young players to enroll them in the junior leagues.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-25
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Penélope Cruz
Magda
Luis Tosar
Arturo
Asier Etxeandia
Julián
Teo Planell
Dani
Silvia Abascal
Chemotherapy Nurse
Àlex Brendemühl
Raúl
Anna Jiménez
Natasha
Jon Kortajarena
Handsome Man #1
Ciro Miró
Handsome Man #2
Miguel Mota
ICU Doctor
Virginia Ávila
ICU Nurse
Javier Martos
Old Nurse
Anabel Maurín
Radiologist
Samuel Viyuela
Young Nurse
Elena Carranza
Presentadora de Televisión
Nicolás de Vicente
Presentador de Televisión
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cleveland International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julio Medem
- Screenplay & Story
- Julio Medem
- Original Score
- Alberto Iglesias
- Original Title
- ma ma
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Morena Films, Ad Hoc Productions, Backup Media, Mare Nostrum Productions, Movistar Plus, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julio Medem
Julio Medem
Alberto Iglesias
Kiko de la Rica
Iván Aledo, Julio Medem
Julio Medem, Penélope Cruz, Álvaro Longoria
Department Leadership Roster
Julio Medem
Director
Julio Medem
Producer
Penélope Cruz
Producer
Montse Sanz
Production Design
Iván Aledo
Editor
Julio Medem
Editor
Kiko de la Rica
Director of Photography
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music Composer
Julio Medem
Screenplay
Carlos Díez
Costume Design
Álvaro Longoria
Producer
Isidro Jiménez
Visual Effects Supervisor
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ma ma
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What is ma ma about?
After finding a lump in one of her breasts, Magda goes to visit her doctor who gives her bad news: she needs a mastectomy, preceded by severe chemo treatments. While she ponders this ill fortune at a soccer game where her son Dani participates, she attracts the attention of talent scout Arturo, who is looking for talented young players to enroll them in the junior leagues.
Who directed ma ma?
ma ma was directed by Julio Medem.
Who stars in ma ma?
The principal cast of ma ma includes Penélope Cruz, Luis Tosar, Asier Etxeandia, Teo Planell, Silvia Abascal.
When was ma ma released and how long is it?
ma ma was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for ma ma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for ma ma was composed by Alberto Iglesias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for ma ma?
ma ma holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).