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Ma mère me prostitue
Nicole Segaud has a daughter who is a keen dancer, but it seems the mother has no money, or maybe she's a hooker herself as she goes with a man in a limo out into the country where she is raped by a couple of bikers who force the man to watch. The daughter spots an advert saying 'dancing girls wanted'. Her mother takes her to the place which is a peepshow joint run be a very fat man. He explains the work required and gets the daughter to strip, which she doesn't seem to mind at all.
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Plot Summary
This film explores the complex and disturbing relationship between a mother and her daughter, where the mother facilitates the daughter's involvement in prostitution. The narrative delves into the psychological dynamics and the exploitation that ensues from this deeply dysfunctional family situation.
Critical Reception
The film received a highly controversial reception upon its release due to its subject matter. It is generally viewed as a provocative and bleak exploration of taboo themes within French cinema of the early 1980s. Critical discourse often focuses on its challenging nature and the stark portrayal of exploitation.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unflinching look at societal taboos.
Criticized for its exploitative or gratuitous portrayal of sensitive themes.
Seen as a provocative, albeit disturbing, piece of independent cinema.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and often polarized, with some viewers finding the film's subject matter too difficult to watch, while others acknowledge its artistic intent in confronting uncomfortable realities.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of provocative and boundary-pushing cinema in France during the early 1980s, often exploring themes that were not widely discussed in mainstream media.
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