Mother's Day
Mother's Day

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Mother's Day

1948
Movie
22 min
English

Accepting the potentialities of the medium to manipulate both time and space, Broughton brings past and present head-on as he regards with adult feelings his childhood family and friends. Grown-ups romp like children, and by their magnified infantilism playfully underscore such basic traits as sadism, sensuality, arid egocentricity. (Melbourne International Film Festival)

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Director: Leonid TraubergGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman is ostracized by her mother due to her unconventional artistic aspirations. Despite facing familial disapproval and societal judgment, she perseveres in pursuing her passion. The film explores themes of generational conflict, artistic integrity, and the enduring complexities of a mother-daughter relationship.

Critical Reception

This Soviet-era drama received a mixed reception, with some critics praising its emotional depth and exploration of societal expectations, while others found its narrative pacing slow and its themes somewhat didactic. It is remembered for its portrayal of the struggles faced by aspiring artists in the post-war Soviet Union.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of familial conflict and artistic ambition.

  • Criticized for a somewhat deliberate pace and melodramatic elements.

  • Considered a noteworthy example of Soviet drama from the period.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this historical Soviet film. However, general sentiments from archival reviews indicate an appreciation for its emotional narrative and character studies, though some found it less engaging than other contemporary films.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was produced during a period when Soviet cinema was often used for ideological messaging, yet 'Mother's Day' is noted for its more personal and character-driven narrative.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Mother was the loveliest woman in the world". "Mother wanted everything to be lovely". Using a series of embryonic lighting techniques, a lively piano-based score and a series of not altogether coherent mini-sketches, we are presented with...