I Killed My Mother
2009
I Killed My Mother

Quick Info

Year
2009
Director
Xavier Dolan
Duration
96 min
Language
FR
Country
CA

External Ratings

IMDb7.4
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes74%
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I Killed My Mother

Xavier Dolan200996mFR

Our Rating

7.6/10
7.5/10
Story
7.6/10
Acting
7.4/10
Direction
7.2/10
Cinematography
7/10
Music

Overview

Hubert, a brash 17-year-old, is confused and torn by a love-hate relationship with his mother that consumes him more and more each day. After distressing ordeals and tragic episodes, Hubert will find his mother on the banks of Saint Lawrence river, where he grew up, and where a murder will be committed: the murder of childhood.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.5
Acting
7.6
Direction
7.4
Cinematography
7.2
Music
7

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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