House of Mothers
A casa das mães
Synopsis
Over the two and half years that he spent in the Casa de Santo Antonio in Lisbon, Philippe Costantini followed the arrivals and departures of very young mothers, from their pregnancy through to the first years with their child. At the centre of this small community of teenagers and their new-borns, the exclusively female staff see to it that the residents, whose family situations are chaotic, obey the rules. Keeping off-screen an often-mentioned violence, the film focuses on the daily lessons in mothering. What then emerges is everything that cannot be taught and which creates a fine dividing line between having a child and becoming a mother.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Costantini
- Original Title
- A casa das mães
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Costantini
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Costantini
Director
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What is House of Mothers about?
Over the two and half years that he spent in the Casa de Santo Antonio in Lisbon, Philippe Costantini followed the arrivals and departures of very young mothers, from their pregnancy through to the first years with their child. At the centre of this small community of teenagers and their new-borns, the exclusively female staff see to it that the residents, whose family situations are chaotic, obey the rules. Keeping off-screen an often-mentioned violence, the film focuses on the daily lessons in mothering. What then emerges is everything that cannot be taught and which creates a fine dividing line between having a child and becoming a mother.
Who directed House of Mothers?
House of Mothers was directed by Philippe Costantini.
Who stars in House of Mothers?
The principal cast of House of Mothers includes Not specified.
When was House of Mothers released and how long is it?
House of Mothers was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.