The Mother and the Whore

The Mother and the Whore

Directed by Jean Eustache

Produced by V. M. Productions, Ciné Qua Non

1973219 min7.3 / 10

A melancholic, intellectually probing study of desire and emotional entanglement in a love triangle that privileges psychological complexity over resolution.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Mother and the Whore sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does The Mother and the Whore end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Mother and the Whore violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Mother and the Whore scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Mother and the Whore easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity47

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Surprise84

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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