The Mother and the Whore
1973
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Synopsis
Aimless young Alexandre juggles his relationships with his girlfriend, Marie, and a casual lover named Veronika. Marie becomes increasingly jealous of Alexandre's fling with Veronika and as the trio continues their unsustainable affair, the emotional stakes get higher, leading to conflict and unhappiness.
The Mother and the Whore (1973) is a 3h 39min drama feature film by Jean Eustache. Aimless young Alexandre juggles his relationships with his girlfriend, Marie, and a casual lover named Veronika. Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2022).
Facts
Awards
Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
Setting
Paris, Le Train Bleu, Les Deux Magots, Laennec Hospital building complex
Filming location
Paris
Original language
French
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Bolton International Film Festival 2022
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2022 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1974 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 1973 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1973 generic
