La madre
Synopsis
Sonia (45) and Jonatan (18), mother and son, share the house: a place for the mother's grief, a place for the son to escape. The husband is absent, gone, and attempts to find him lead nowhere. The son will leave at any moment. Anguish clouds the hours, shapes the mother's perception. Sonia drinks, gets drunk, tells strange dreams, and commits dangerous acts. Jonatan feels responsible. He takes care of her. If the episodes continue, if the mother becomes increasingly fragile and vulnerable, will the son be able to leave?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustavo Fontán
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustavo Fontán, Alicia Silva Rey
- Original Title
- La madre
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Tercera Orilla Cine, Cyclope Cine, Insomniafilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustavo Fontán
Gustavo Fontán, Alicia Silva Rey
Gustavo Schiaffino, Diego Poleri
Marcos Pastor
Stella Czerniakiewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Gustavo Fontán
Writer
Gustavo Fontán
Director
Alicia Silva Rey
Writer
Gustavo Schiaffino
Director of Photography
Diego Poleri
Director of Photography
Marcos Pastor
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for La madre.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La madre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La madre about?
Sonia (45) and Jonatan (18), mother and son, share the house: a place for the mother's grief, a place for the son to escape. The husband is absent, gone, and attempts to find him lead nowhere. The son will leave at any moment. Anguish clouds the hours, shapes the mother's perception. Sonia drinks, gets drunk, tells strange dreams, and commits dangerous acts. Jonatan feels responsible. He takes care of her. If the episodes continue, if the mother becomes increasingly fragile and vulnerable, will the son be able to leave?
Who directed La madre?
La madre was directed by Gustavo Fontán.
Who stars in La madre?
The principal cast of La madre includes Gloria Stingo, Federico Fontán, Marisol Martínez.
When was La madre released and how long is it?
La madre was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.