The Eyes of My Mother

A lonely young woman, Francisca, is traumatized by the death of her mother, a former surgeon. She forms a disturbing relationship with her father and later, after his demise, embarks on a path of psychological torment and isolation, creating a macabre world within her family home.

Nicolas Pesce's debut feature, 'The Eyes of My Mother,' garnered significant attention for its bold visual style and unsettling atmosphere. Critics praised its artistic direction and the chilling performance of Kika Magalhães, though some found its bleakness and extreme content challenging. It established Pesce as a distinctive voice in independent horror.

• Praised for its striking black-and-white cinematography and atmospheric dread.

• Kika Magalhães's performance as Francisca is lauded as deeply unsettling and captivating.

• Some reviewers found the film's explicit violence and disturbing themes difficult to endure, but acknowledged its artistic merit.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique visual aesthetic and intense atmosphere, with many highlighting the strong central performance. However, some viewers found the subject matter too graphic and emotionally taxing.

Nominated for Best First Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Director Nicolas Pesce shot the film in black and white to evoke a timeless, fairy-tale-like quality, and to heighten the focus on the characters' emotional states rather than the gore.