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the mother's amulet
Vera Kontaxis (Martha Vourtsi), a wife and mother whose husband dies, is forced - in order to feed her son - to leave him in someone else's hands (her godmother, who had raised her from childhood) and leaves with a close friend (Despina Stylianopoulou) for Australia, to find work there as factory workers. Vera's prospect is to return some years later and take the child back from her godmother, to raise it a little better, having made a certain compote in Australia.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Anna returns to her family's ancestral home in Italy after her father's death. She soon discovers that her father had a secret life and was involved in a complex web of intrigue surrounding a mysterious amulet. As Anna delves deeper, she uncovers dark family secrets and dangerous betrayals that put her own life at risk.
Critical Reception
The Mother's Amulet is a lesser-known Italian thriller that offers a slow-burn mystery with Gothic undertones. While its pacing might be deliberate for some, critics often praised its atmospheric tension and the compelling performance of its lead. Audience reception tends to be divided, with some appreciating its mood and intricate plot, while others find it less accessible than more conventional thrillers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and moody visuals.
Appreciated for its complex, albeit slow-moving, mystery.
Delia Boccardo's performance is often highlighted as a strong point.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel 'Il fascino dell'innocenza' by Giorgio Bassani.
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