Mommy

A widowed, hard-partying single mother struggles to manage her volatile teenage son, who has ADHD and a history of aggressive behavior. Through a series of intense confrontations and unexpected moments of tenderness, they navigate their complex and dysfunctional relationship. Their fragile stability is further tested when a mysterious neighbor offers a helping hand, creating a tense and emotional triangle.

Mommy was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its bold direction, raw emotional power, and the performances of its lead actors. It was lauded for its unconventional approach to depicting a mother-son relationship and its exploration of themes like love, loss, and the challenges of mental health.

• Praised for its visceral energy and emotional intensity.

• Lauded for Xavier Dolan's distinctive directorial vision and the powerful performances.

• Cited for its unflinching portrayal of a fraught mother-son dynamic.

Google audience: Audiences were deeply moved by the film's raw emotional honesty and the compelling performances. Many appreciated the film's bold style and its sensitive exploration of complex family relationships, though some found the intensity challenging.

Won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival (2014), nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globe Awards (2015), and won numerous awards at the Canadian Screen Awards and Jutra Awards.

Director Xavier Dolan originally envisioned the film with a different aspect ratio, intending for it to be shot in a square 1:1 format to emphasize the claustrophobia and intensity of the characters' relationship, a choice that was maintained throughout the final cut.