Mother
Synopsis
Mother compiles clips of mother figures from classic Hollywood cinema and television dramas. The figures range from the Virgin Mary and Mother Courage, to characters from Maude (1972–78), Aliens (1986), Imitation of Life (1959), and American Gangster (2007). The characters play out scenes of care, loss, emotional manipulation, abandonment, and grief. The intense relationships between mothers and daughters are especially prominent.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tracey Moffatt
- Original Title
- Mother
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tracey Moffatt
Gary Hillberg
Department Leadership Roster
Tracey Moffatt
Director
Gary Hillberg
Editor
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What is Mother about?
Mother compiles clips of mother figures from classic Hollywood cinema and television dramas. The figures range from the Virgin Mary and Mother Courage, to characters from Maude (1972–78), Aliens (1986), Imitation of Life (1959), and American Gangster (2007). The characters play out scenes of care, loss, emotional manipulation, abandonment, and grief. The intense relationships between mothers and daughters are especially prominent.
Who directed Mother?
Mother was directed by Tracey Moffatt.
Who stars in Mother?
The principal cast of Mother includes Not specified.
When was Mother released and how long is it?
Mother was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 20m.