Mother
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Calcutta, India, 1948. Mother Superior Teresa anxiously awaits a letter from the Vatican that will finally grant her permission to found her own order—a calling she received from God, but also a radical wish for a sister. The tireless and ambitious Teresa, however, refuses to be deterred and makes all the necessary preparations for her possible departure. But when her intended successor confides a great secret to her, both Teresa’s mission and their friendship are put to a severe test.
A pivotal week in the life of Mother Teresa before…
Calcutta, India, 1948. Mother Superior Teresa anxiously awaits a letter from the Vatican that will finally grant her permission to found her own order—a calling she received from God, but also a radical wish for a sister. The tireless and ambitious Teresa, however, refuses to be deterred and makes all the necessary preparations for her possible departure. But when her intended successor confides a great secret to her, both Teresa’s mission and their friendship are put to a severe test.
A pivotal week in the life of Mother Teresa before she became world-famous: *Mother* is a poignant character study of the woman behind the myth. Director Teona Strugar Mitevska offers a bold and human perspective on this iconic figure by portraying her as a passionate, flesh-and-blood woman who struggles with power and her ideals. The result is a rebellious biopic about autonomy, identity, and sisterhood. The visually rich film, featuring powerful performances by both Noomi Rapace and Sylvia Hoeks, earned *Mother* its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.