The Mother and the Whore
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.
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The Mother and the Whore
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 1, 1973
Runtime
3h 39m
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
User Score
74%
Original Title
La Maman et la Putain
Production Companies
V.M. Productions, Ciné Qua Non, Les Films du Losange, Simar Films, Elite Film
Director
Jean Eustache
Description
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.
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