The Mother and the Whore (1973) movie poster

The Mother and the Whore (1973)

La Maman et la Putain
"Eustache's wild look on love, art and the young generation following May 68!"
ThumbScore
👍 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 92% (RT: 94%, MC: 89) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaRomance

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Director
Jean Eustache
Runtime
3h 39m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (196 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
Metacritic
89
Cast
Jean-Pierre Léaud as Alexandre
Françoise Lebrun as Veronika
Jacques Renard as Alexandre's Friend
Jean-Noël Picq as Offenbach's Fan
Berthe Granval as Marie's Friend
Geneviève Mnich as Veronika's Friend
Most people think so. 82% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 196 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 92%.
Overview
Aimless young Alexandre juggles his relationships with his girlfriend, Marie, and a casual lover named Veronika. Marie becomes increasingly jealous of Alexandre's fling with Veronika and as the trio continues their unsustainable affair, the emotional stakes get higher, leading to conflict and unhappiness. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

The Mother and the Whore is a 1973 drama, romance film directed by Jean Eustache. Aimless young Alexandre juggles his relationships with his girlfriend, Marie, and a casual lover named Veronika. Marie becomes increasingly jealous of Alexandre's fling with Veronika and as the trio continues their unsustainable affair, the emotional stakes get higher, leading to conflict and unhappiness.

The film has been rated by 196 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Mother and the Whore delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Mother and the Whore (1973) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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