Mother Mountain
“Sometimes mountains can be moved”
Synopsis
A young, restless Jewish mother and her family move to an idyllic country property at the base of a mystical and sacred Aboriginal mountain (Gulaga, or “Mother Mountain”), with the hope of starting a new life. Still haunted by a marriage break-up and a strained relation with her parents, she struggles to find a meaningful connection with her new partner. When her daughter is bullied at the local school, an enigmatic Indigenous boy Ren comes to her aid and opens her eyes to the magic of the mountain and its bucolic surrounds. But an unexpected visit from her parents reopens old wounds, with unexpected consequences.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Celina Stang
- Screenplay & Story
- Celina Stang
- Original Title
- Mother Mountain
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Slinki Productions, Studio Da, Earthstar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Celina Stang
Celina Stang
Radek Ładczuk
Mark Warner
Stavros Kazantzidis, Celina Stang, Fran Dobbie
Department Leadership Roster
Stavros Kazantzidis
Producer
Celina Stang
Producer
David McKay
Production Design
Radek Ładczuk
Director of Photography
Mark Warner
Editor
Fran Dobbie
Producer
Celina Stang
Writer
Celina Stang
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Mountain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mother Mountain about?
A young, restless Jewish mother and her family move to an idyllic country property at the base of a mystical and sacred Aboriginal mountain (Gulaga, or “Mother Mountain”), with the hope of starting a new life. Still haunted by a marriage break-up and a strained relation with her parents, she struggles to find a meaningful connection with her new partner. When her daughter is bullied at the local school, an enigmatic Indigenous boy Ren comes to her aid and opens her eyes to the magic of the mountain and its bucolic surrounds. But an unexpected visit from her parents reopens old wounds, with unexpected consequences.
Who directed Mother Mountain?
Mother Mountain was directed by Celina Stang.
Who stars in Mother Mountain?
The principal cast of Mother Mountain includes Emilie Cocquerel, Anne-Louise Lambert, Willow Speers, Fayssal Bazzi, Pip Miller.
When was Mother Mountain released and how long is it?
Mother Mountain was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mother Mountain?
Mother Mountain holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).