ONCE UPON MY MOTHER
dir. Ken Scott, France, Canada, 2025, 102 min
Paris, 1963. Roland, the youngest of six siblings, is a boy unlike the others. Doctors predict he will never walk, but his unyielding mother, Esther, refuses to accept this verdict. With a combination of unwavering faith and an extraordinary capacity for denial, she decides to confront the (seemingly) insurmountable odds. Her courage and love, sharp wit, humor, and belief in alternative medicine pave the way for Roland to live the wondrous life Esther has always dreamed of. The film is based on the autobiographical memories of Roland Perez, who grew up in a home full of hope, the music of Sylvie Vartan, and a mother's determination that, with the passage of years, proved to be as destructive as it was overflowing with love...
Toronto JFF, UK JFF, San Francisco JFF
08-11-2025 12:30, Muzeum POLIN
Language: french Subtitles: polish
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