This is My Mother
2024
Drama / Comedy
1h45
Isabelle Roche Hugues rated ★ 8/10
Julien Carpentier a été mon stagiaire et d’après lui je l’ai toujours poussé a écrire. Il est allé au bout de son rêve et il a bien fait. Malgré une réalisation sans surprise et somme toute assez classique, il a su nous emporté avec son histoire et la justesse des sentiments. Pierre est un fleuriste à succès de 33 ans qui voit sa vie basculer lorsque sa mère, Judith, débarque dans sa vie après deux ans sans se voir. Judith est fantasque, excessive, atteinte de troubles bipolaires, et s'est échappée de sa clinique. Alors que Pierre n'a qu'une idée: la ramener de toute urgence et reprendre le cours normal de sa vie, rien ne se passe comme prévu. Leurs retrouvailles inattendues - aussi explosives, drôles que bouleversantes - vont transformer Pierre et Judith à jamais. Révélation: Salif Cissé
Synopsis
Pierre, a successful 33-year-old florist, has his life turned upside down by the sudden arrival of his mother Judith, whom he hasn’t seen for two years. Mercurial and extravagant, she suffers from bipolar disorder and has recently escaped from a clinic. Pierre has only one idea in mind: bring her back as quickly as possible so his life can get back on track. But nothing happens as he hoped for. Their unexpected reunion, as funny and explosive as it is heart-wrenching, will transform Pierre and Judith forever.
Community Reviews
User reviews reveal a mixed reception for 'La Vie de ma Mère'. Many appreciate the heartfelt performances by Agnès Jaoui and William Lebghil, noting the film's touching portrayal of a complex mother-son relationship amidst mental health challenges. However, some viewers find the depiction of bipolar disorder somewhat clichéd and the film's pacing inconsistent. The emotional depth and humor are praised, but the film's conventional approach to a sensitive topic leaves others wanting a more nuanced exploration.
👍 Heartfelt performances and emotional depth.
👎 Some find the portrayal of bipolar disorder clichéd.