Conversations with my Mother
Originally released in 1990. Conversations with my Mother is a documentary film. directed by Dirk de Bruyn.
Starring Dirk de Bruyn
Synopsis
An intense and sometimes disturbing series of encounters between the filmmaker and his mother as they relive the traumatic years of his childhood and adolescence. Following the migration of the family to Australia from Holland in the difficult postwar years they had to grapple with problems of housing, social injustice and adjustment made more difficult by the father's mental illness. For the filmmaker 'the sentiment had to be uncompromisingly true' although he became aware that 'all film is fiction'. National Film and Video Lending Service Catalogue, ACMI.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conversations with my Mother about?
An intense and sometimes disturbing series of encounters between the filmmaker and his mother as they relive the traumatic years of his childhood and adolescence. Following the migration of the fam...
Who directed Conversations with my Mother?
Conversations with my Mother was directed by Dirk de Bruyn.
How long is Conversations with my Mother?
Conversations with my Mother has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Conversations with my Mother released?
Conversations with my Mother was released on July 15, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Conversations with my Mother?
The main cast of Conversations with my Mother includes Dirk de Bruyn.