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Unlike Oldboy , which uses incest as a shocking plot device for revenge, My Mother uses it as the daily, suffocating reality of love. When you , you are watching the "realistic" version of the Oldboy nightmare. Hélène encourages her friend Réa to take Pierre's
However, others praised it as one of Honoré’s most complex and intellectually rigorous works. On review aggregator Cinafilm, critics gave it a 42% rating, while audiences were more receptive, giving it a 63% score. Letterboxd reviewers have called it "a largely satisfactory, hilarious, and stylish experience" and an "effective hidden comedy" for its audacity and performative absurdity, though the humor is often dark and unsettling. When you , you are watching the "realistic"
Jakarta, 2004. Rani (35) works three jobs to raise her 10-year-old son, Damar, after her husband leaves without explanation. When Damar is accused of a violent act at school, Rani discovers a hidden VHS tape containing evidence that could either save her son — or expose a crime linked to a powerful local politician.
"My Mother" is not a film for casual viewing. It is a challenging, intellectual, and deeply disturbing exploration of taboo, desire, and the limits of love. It is a film that refuses to be kind, preferring instead to provoke, unnerve, and haunt the viewer long after the credits roll. With fearless performances from icons of French cinema and the bold directorial voice of Christophe Honoré, it stands as a testament to the power of art that pushes boundaries.
Throughout the film, Christophe Honoré masterfully explores themes of family, love, and mortality, raising questions about the complexities of human relationships and the fragility of life.