23 February – 19:30 The Venue
France 2022
Dir: Léonor Serraille
Cert: 12A
116 mins
Starring: Annabelle Lengronne, Stéphane Bak, Kenzo Sambin
In 1989 single mother Rose and her two sons Jean (10) and Ernest (5) move from their native Ivory Coast to France in search of a better life. Rose is a formidably resilient character and a loving mother, but her love can be tough. She is ambitious for herself and her two sons, on whom she is forever keen to impress that they must strive to be “champions” and never show weakness in front of others. She is also fiercely independent in her personal life, leading to some problematic relationships with various men of her choice. The film is divided into three distinct chapters, each one highlighting a specific member of the family, charting life’s ups and downs and shifting family dynamics over a a period of 16 years. “Mother and Son” is a touching story, told with warmth and sensitivity.
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