Don't Call Me Son
Mãe Só Há Uma
Synopsis
Pierre is seventeen and in the middle of puberty. He plays in a band, has sex at parties and secretly tries on women’s clothing and lipstick in front of a mirror. Ever since his father’s death, his mother Aracy has looked after him and his younger sister Jacqueline, spoiling them both. But when he discovers that she stole him from a hospital when he was a new born baby, Pierre’s life changes dramatically. In her new film, director Anna Muylaert explores the mother-child relationship through the eyes of a rebellious son whose whole world unravels overnight.
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Mãe Só Há Uma / Don't Call Me Son (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-14
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Naomi Nero
Pierre / Felipe
Dani Nefussi
Aracy / Glória
Matheus Nachtergaele
Matheus
Daniel Botelho
Joca
Lais Dias
Jaqueline / Cristina
Helena Albergaria
Sueli
Luciana Paes
Tia Yara
June Dantas
Walmissa
René Guerra
Assistente social
Renan Tenca
René
Luciano Bortoluzzi
Marcelo
Marat Descartes
Enfermeiro Lourenço
Deise Gabriele
Marly
Vinícius Calderoni
Band Leader
José Abujamra
Guitarrista
Pedro Gongom
Baterista
Alice Alves Caffagni
Bruna
Giovanna Boscolo
Julia Verdiglione
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 2, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Muylaert
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Muylaert
- Original Score
- Berna Ceppas
- Original Title
- Mãe Só Há Uma
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Dezenove Som e Imagem, África Filmes, Loco Films, Spcine, Canal Brasil
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Muylaert
Anna Muylaert
Berna Ceppas
Bárbara Álvarez
Hélio Vilela
Maria Ionescu, Sara Silveira, Anna Muylaert
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Muylaert
Director
Anna Muylaert
Screenplay
Hélio Vilela
Editor
Thales Junqueira
Production Design
Diogo Costa
Costume Design
Sara Silveira
Producer
Maria Ionescu
Producer
Anna Muylaert
Producer
Bárbara Álvarez
Director of Photography
Berna Ceppas
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Don't Call Me Son about?
Pierre is seventeen and in the middle of puberty. He plays in a band, has sex at parties and secretly tries on women’s clothing and lipstick in front of a mirror. Ever since his father’s death, his mother Aracy has looked after him and his younger sister Jacqueline, spoiling them both. But when he discovers that she stole him from a hospital when he was a new born baby, Pierre’s life changes dramatically. In her new film, director Anna Muylaert explores the mother-child relationship through the eyes of a rebellious son whose whole world unravels overnight.
Who directed Don't Call Me Son?
Don't Call Me Son was directed by Anna Muylaert.
Who stars in Don't Call Me Son?
The principal cast of Don't Call Me Son includes Naomi Nero, Dani Nefussi, Matheus Nachtergaele, Daniel Botelho, Lais Dias.
When was Don't Call Me Son released and how long is it?
Don't Call Me Son was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Call Me Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Call Me Son was composed by Berna Ceppas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Call Me Son?
Don't Call Me Son holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).