My Mother's Smile (2005): Ratings & Plot
My Mother's Smile is a 2005 drama directed by Marco Bellocchio. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Marco Bellocchio
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Polish - Studio
- New Yorker Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is My Mother's Smile About?
The premise of My Mother's Smile without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man grapples with the challenges of growing up while caring for his mother, whose unpredictable actions create instability in their lives. He balances the demands of responsibility with a desire for independence, attempting to maintain a household while confronting the consequences of his mother's difficult behavior. The situation tests his resilience and forces him to confront the complexities of family relationships.
My Mother's Smile Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- canonization
- saint
- painter
- crossing self
- belief in god
- family relationships
- catholic priest
- teacher
- catholic
- religion teacher
- boy
- little boy
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- freemason
- religion
- atheist
- surrealism
- controversy
- part animated
- reactionary
- audio flashback
- stabbed to death
- school
- schoolteacher
- satire
- sainthood
- rome italy
- priest
- pope
- plot
- painting
- italy
- father son relationship
- false identity
- duel
- director cameo
- cult director
- conspiracy
- catholic church
- cardinal the priest
- blasphemy
- bishop
- mother son relationship
The Director of My Mother's Smile
Directed by Marco Bellocchio.
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Director Marco Bellocchio
My Mother's Smile Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave My Mother's Smile 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
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My Mother's Smile Plot Summary
What happens in My Mother's Smile from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ernesto Picciafuoco, a devoted painter and illustrator of children’s tales, finds himself part of a significant yet financially struggling family that is eager to restore its former glory through the canonization of a family member. In this chaotic mix, the late mother of Ernesto stands out as the sole genuine practitioner of faith within a family otherwise marked by hypocrisy and ignorance. As the two rebellious relatives, now navigating their 40s, have distanced themselves from the veneer of organized religion—one masquerading as devout to reclaim a lost job, while Ernesto grapples with existential hesitations instigated by his young son, who might inherit this family’s ingrained deceit.
Full summary
The whole story of My Mother's Smile, scene by scene
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My Mother's Smile FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of My Mother's Smile, each answered in a sentence.
How long is My Mother's Smile?
My Mother's Smile runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was My Mother's Smile released?
My Mother's Smile was released on February 11, 2005.
Who directed My Mother's Smile?
My Mother's Smile was directed by Marco Bellocchio.
More films by Marco Bellocchio How is My Mother's Smile rated?
My Mother's Smile has 7.0/10 on IMDb and 74 on Metacritic.
Does My Mother's Smile have a post-credit scene?
No. My Mother's Smile has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is My Mother's Smile in?
The original language of My Mother's Smile is Polish.
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