Il était une fois… « Mommy » (2017): Cast
Il était une fois… « Mommy » is a 2017 documentary directed by Tessa Louise-Salomé, starring Xavier Dolan, Anne Dorval and Suzanne Clément. It runs 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 52 min
- Director
- Tessa Louise-Salomé
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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French - Studio
- ARTE (FR)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Il était une fois… « Mommy » About?
The premise of Il était une fois… « Mommy » without spoilers.
This film, directed by Xavier Dolan and recognized with the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, explores the complex and often volatile relationship between a single mother and her troubled teenage son. Set and filmed in Montreal, the story delves into a family drama, revealing societal failings within Quebec, including shortcomings in mental health institutions and economic struggles impacting the middle class. The documentary by Tessa Louise Salomé chronicles the film's creation and offers insights into the challenges faced during its development.
Il était une fois… « Mommy » Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- title directed by female
- title co written by female
- making of
- mother
- cinema
Il était une fois… « Mommy » Cast
Xavier Dolan leads the cast, with Anne Dorval and Suzanne Clément. Directed by Tessa Louise-Salomé; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tessa Louise-Salomé
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Xavier Dolan as themselves -
Anne Dorval as themselves - Suzanne Clément as themselves
- Antoine Olivier Pilon as themselves
More from Tessa Louise-Salomé
More films directed by Tessa Louise-Salomé: The Wild One and DRIVE IN Holy Motors.
Il était une fois… « Mommy » Also Known As
Also known as “Es war einmal... Mommy”.
- Also known as
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- Es war einmal... Mommy
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Movies Like Il était une fois… « Mommy »
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mommy Is at the Hairdresser’s, Mother, Father, Child and Mommy.
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Mommy Is at the Hairdresser’s 2008 -
Mother, Father, Child 1978 -
Mommy 2015 -
Maman Que Man 1982 -
Mothers and Daughters 2016 -
Once Upon My Mother 2025 -
Petite Maman 2021 -
This is My Mother 2023 -
Mother and Son 2022 -
The Times That Are 1967 -
Histoire d’un secret 2003 -
The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman 1971
Il était une fois… « Mommy » FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Il était une fois… « Mommy », each answered in a sentence.
How long is Il était une fois… « Mommy »?
Il était une fois… « Mommy » runs 52 minutes.
When was Il était une fois… « Mommy » released?
Il était une fois… « Mommy » was released on May 14, 2017.
Who directed Il était une fois… « Mommy »?
Il était une fois… « Mommy » was directed by Tessa Louise-Salomé.
More films by Tessa Louise-Salomé Who is in the cast of Il était une fois… « Mommy »?
Il était une fois… « Mommy » stars Xavier Dolan, Anne Dorval and Suzanne Clément, among 4 credited actors.
Does Il était une fois… « Mommy » have a post-credit scene?
No. Il était une fois… « Mommy » has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Il était une fois… « Mommy » in?
The original language of Il était une fois… « Mommy » is French.
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