Madre amadísima
Directed by Pilar TávoraMay 6, 2009 1h 45m Box Office: $35,068Drama
6.73.5
The film tells the touching story of Alfredito, a sacristan in a country church: in a long flashback he talks about his life and his deep love for his mother and for the Virgin Mary, both 'beloved mothers' (madres amadísimas). From the discovery of his sexual identity to his first love, from his military service to his move to the big city, his personal experience traces the history of Spain, from Franco's dictatorship to the achievement of democracy. A baroque melodrama where the protagonist's homosexuality and religious belief together form a single devotion, passionate and unwavering.
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Madre amadísima was released on May 6, 2009.
Madre amadísima was directed by Pilar Távora.
Madre amadísima has a runtime of 1h 45m.
Madre amadísima was produced by Pilar Távora.
The film tells the touching story of Alfredito, a sacristan in a country church: in a long flashback he talks about his life and his deep love for his mother and for the Virgin Mary, both 'beloved mothers' (madres amadísimas). From the discovery of his sexual identity to his first love, from his military service to his move to the big city, his personal experience traces the history of Spain, from Franco's dictatorship to the achievement of democracy. A baroque melodrama where the protagonist's homosexuality and religious belief together form a single devotion, passionate and unwavering.
The key characters in Madre amadísima are Gala Évora, Ramón Rivero, Gloria de Jesús.
Madre amadísima is a Drama film.
Madre amadísima has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10.
Madre amadísima has made $35,068 at the box office.