# Mother (1991)

> A sweeping Armenian family drama follows survivors of the 1915 genocide as they carry memory, grief, and identity into refugee life abroad.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/93836

## Facts

- Runtime: 157 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Henri Verneuil
- Cast: Claudia Cardinale, Omar Sharif, Nathalie Roussel, Isabelle Sadoyan, Jacky Nercessian, Richard Berry, Cédric Doucet, Tom Ponsin
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102421/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: mournful, solemn, compassionate, historical reflection, world cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of survival amidst unimaginable horror, exploring the resilience of the human spirit.

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