Mother
Mother (1926) is a drama, directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin. It stars Vera Baranovskaya and Nikolai Batalov. The 87-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.
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What Mother Is About
Mother, adapted from Maxim Gorky's novel, follows a mother's political awakening after her husband is killed and her son imprisoned during the 1905 Revolution; it's known for using montage to convey characters' inner worlds visually, as in a prison riot scene intercut with images of breaking river ice. Unlike most Soviet montage films of its era, it achieved both critical and commercial success; at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, film historians voted it eighth on the famous Brussels Twelve list. The film was effectively banned in the United Kingdom in 1930 when its exhibition license was denied. Who it's for: anyone curious about an early Soviet classic that film historians ranked among the twelve greatest films ever made, using montage to convey emotion. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a modern, dialogue heavy drama, since this is a visual masterpiece of the silent era.
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What is Mother about?
Mother, adapted from Maxim Gorky's novel, follows a mother's political awakening after her husband is killed and her son imprisoned during the 1905 Revolution; it's known for using montage to convey characters' inner worlds visually, as in a prison riot scene intercut with images of breaking river ice. Unlike most Soviet montage films of its era, it achieved both critical and commercial success; at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, film historians voted it eighth on the famous Brussels Twelve list.
Where can I watch Mother?
Mother is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Mother?
Mother runs for 87 minutes (1h 27m).
When did Mother come out?
Mother was released in 1926.
Who directed Mother?
Mother was directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin.
Who stars in Mother?
Mother stars Vera Baranovskaya, Nikolai Batalov, Aleksandr Chistyakov, Anna Zemtsova.
What is Mother's rating?
Mother holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.
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