The Eyes of My Mother
Directed by Nicolas Pesce
Produced by Tandem Pictures, Borderline Presents
A bleak, intimate portrait of psychological unraveling and depravity following familial trauma, rendered in stark black and white.
A young, lonely woman is consumed by her deepest and darkest desires after tragedy strikes her quiet country life.
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Questions people ask
Does The Eyes of My Mother end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 100% of films.
Is The Eyes of My Mother easy watching? No. Less comforting than 99% of films.
Is The Eyes of My Mother one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 99% of films.
Is The Eyes of My Mother sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is The Eyes of My Mother violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of films.
Is The Eyes of My Mother scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like The Eyes of My Mother
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Eyes of My Mother
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Eyes of My Mother, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Eyes of My Mother, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Eyes of My Mother, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
