# Mia madre (2015)

> A celebrated Italian director struggles to keep control of her film, her family, and herself while her mother faces a terminal illness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/197156

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Nanni Moretti
- Cast: Margherita Buy, Nanni Moretti, John Turturro, Pietro Ragusa, Antonio Zavatteri, Giulia Lazzarini, Beatrice Mancini, Stefano Abbati
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3013610/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, witty, intimate, reflective evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of life’s struggles and the search for meaning amid chaos.

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