The Mother (Original title)
Dates: 2003 (Copyright), 14 November 2003 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Roger Michell
Synopsis: Drama. May has never put herself first. After the death of her husband, and in the face of the indifference of her children, she finds liberation through a passionate relationship with a handsome young handyman.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 2003not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby SRRuntime: 112 mins Length: 10081 Feet
Title: 'Old age' films: golden retirement, dispossession and disturbanceAuthor: DOLAN, Josephine Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the emergence of a cycle of recent British films featuring older protagonists, including 'Last Orders' (2001), 'The Mother' (2003), 'Quartet' (2012), 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' (2012) and others. Suggests that although such films address some of the concerns expressed in 'crisis of ageing' discourse, they remain tied to 'troubling' ideologies of neo-colonialism, heteronormativity and post-feminism. Part of the special issue 'Gender, ageing and sexuality in British cinema after Thatcher'.
In: Premiere n325 March 2004 Page: 48
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: [M.C.] Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Interview July 2004 Page: 44
Title: Movie column: shots in the darkAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Focusing on The MOTHER and The DOOR IN THE FLOOR, this article examines representation of the older woman/younger man relationship.
In: Film Comment v40 n3 May/Jun 2004 Page: 75
Title: ReviewAuthor: ARMOUR, Nicole Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v14 n6 June 2004 Page: 77
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International nSpec. BAFTA 2003 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Bafta Film AwardsAuthor: FORDE, Leon [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Whole issue devoted to the Bafta Awards. Includes an overview of the Awards, now 57 years old, a discussion by leaders of BAFTA, assessments of the British contenders, including Roger Michell's The MOTHER.
In: Empire n180 June 2004 Page: 154
Title: PlayAuthor: RICHARDS, Olly Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: A DVD review for The MOTHER and an interview with director Roger Michell.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n39 27 Sep 2003 Page: 26
Title: FilmkritikAuthor: KLEBER, Reinhard Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Cineforum n426 Jun/Jul 2003 Page: 42
Title: [Cineforum - n426 Jun/Jul 2003: no known title]Author: a.c.[CRESPI, Alberto] Article type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
Description: Reviewed at the 2003 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Le Film Francais n2991 16 May 2003 Page: 18,20
Title: Les films du jourAuthor: CARRÉ, Patrice Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Brief reviews and production details of a selection of films in competition at Cannes 2003, including Roger Mitchell's The MOTHER.
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v47th 2003 Page: 15
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v47th 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production/sales/distributor contact details Director's note.
In: Variety 2 Jun 2003 Page: 48,49
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue vSupp n35th Directors F 2003 Page: 36
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - vSupp n35th Directors F 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/sales contact details
In: Empire n174 December 2003 Page: 63
Title: The reviewsAuthor: COCHRANE, Emma Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n7 July 2003 Page: 15
Title: Cannes 2003: not so terribleAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n12 December 2003 Page: 46
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WILSON, Vicky Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1406 30 May 2003 Page: 15
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1364 19 Jul 2002 Page: 15
Title: UK Round-upArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1371 6 Sep 2002 Page: 8
Title: [Screen International - n1371 6 Sep 2002: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: SPE picks up the N. American rights for THE MOTHER.
Author: Barnes Lipscombe, Valerie Pages: x, 238 pages
Title: Older Women in feature films
Author: SHARP, David Pages: 50 p.
Title: mother
Author: Kureishi, Hanif Pages: xvii, 103 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(2)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376360
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376941
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Dates: 2003 (Copyright), 14 November 2003 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Roger Michell
Synopsis: Drama. May has never put herself first. After the death of her husband, and in the face of the indifference of her children, she finds liberation through a passionate relationship with a handsome young handyman.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 2003not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby SRRuntime: 112 mins Length: 10081 Feet
Credits
(86)
©: BBC Films, Production Company: Free Range Films, Presented by: BBC Films, Presented in association with: Renaissance Films, [International sales]: Renaissance Films, Executive Producer: David M. Thompson, Executive Producer: Tracey Scoffield, Executive Producer: Angus Finney, Executive Producer: Stephen Evans, Produced by: Kevin Loader, Line Producer: Rosa Romero, For BBC Films (Production Executive): Jane Hawley, For BBC Films (Business Affairs): Jane Wright, Isabel Begg, For Ren. Films (Head of Marketing): Michaela Piper, For Ren. Films (Asst to Stephen Evans): Will Davies, Unit Manager: Julika Kennaway, Production Co-ordinator: Steffy Marrion, Production Accountant: Richard Juneman, Location Manager: Jonah Coombes, Post-production Supervisor: Alistair Hopkins, Assistant to the Producer: Katie Bullock-Webster, Assistant Director (1st): Barrie McCulloch, Assistant Director (2nd): Olivia Peniston-Bird, Assistant Director (3rd): Paul Mason, Assistant to the Director: Luke Redgrave, Casting: Mary Selway, Casting: Fiona Weir, Written by: Hanif Kureishi, Director of Photography: Alwin Küchler, Camera Operator (B): Luke Redgrave, Focus Puller: Olly Tellett, Focus Puller (B Camera): Peter Byrne, Clapper Loader: Henry Landgrebe, Gaffer: Harry Wiggins, Electrician: Steve Mathie, Grip: Lucho Zuidema, Rigger: John Law, Stills Photographer: Ivan Kyncl, Digital Producer: Rod Shelton, Digital Supervisor: Sally Clayton, Senior Colourist: Mick Vincent, Technical Supervisor: Laurent Treherne, Senior Compositor: Tim Davies, Digital Effects Compositor: Rob Ellis, Assistant Compositor: Safiya Ravat, ArriLasert Operator: Erica Brunning, Digital Visual Effects by: VTR, Editor: Nicolas Gaster, Editor (Associate): Kim Gaster, Production Designer: Mark Tildesley, Art Director: Mark Digby, Standby Art Director: Chris Lightburn-Jones, Set Decorator: Michelle Day, Draughtsman: Dennis Schnegg, Prop Master: Nick Thomas, Costume Designer: Natalie Ward, Make-up Designer: Konnie Daniel, Laboratory Contact: Martin McGlone, Music Composed by: Jeremy Sams, Musician (Double Bass): Alec Dankworth, Musician (Drums): Ralph Salmins, Musician (Piano): Simon Chamberlain, Music Supervisor: Richard Paine, Musicians Contractor: Isobel Griffiths, Music Recorded at: Air Edel Associates Ltd, Music Engineered by: Tom Leader, Sound Recordist: Danny Hambrook, Boom: Orin Beaton, Sound Assistant: Adam Laschinger, Re-recording Mixer: Tim Alban, Assistant Re-recording Mixer: Matt Skelding, Re-recorded at: Videosonics, Supervising Sound Editor: Danny Hambrook, Post-production Facilities: Edit Hire, Supervising Dialogue Editor: Stuart Henderson, ADR Editor: Graeme Stoten, ADR Editor: Michelle Woods, Foley Artist: Melissa Lake, Foley Artist: Paula Boran, Foley Recordist: Owen Bleasdale, Foley Editor: Gianluca Buttari, Film Equipment: Arriflex Arri, Public Relations: Liz Miller, McDonald & Rutter
Cast
(15)
Anne Reid (May), Cathryn Bradshaw (Paula), Daniel Craig (Darren), Steven Mackintosh (Bobby), Oliver Ford Davies (Bruce), Anna Wilson Jones (Helen), Peter Vaughan (Toots), Danira Govich (au pair), Harry Michell (Harry), Rosie Michell (Rosie), Isabella Telezynska (Polish cleaner), Carlo Kureishi, Sachin Kureishi (Jack), Simon Mason (man in Tate Gallery), Jonah Coombes (estate agent)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(19)
In: Journal of British cinema and television v13 n4 2016 Pages: 571-589Title: 'Old age' films: golden retirement, dispossession and disturbanceAuthor: DOLAN, Josephine Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the emergence of a cycle of recent British films featuring older protagonists, including 'Last Orders' (2001), 'The Mother' (2003), 'Quartet' (2012), 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' (2012) and others. Suggests that although such films address some of the concerns expressed in 'crisis of ageing' discourse, they remain tied to 'troubling' ideologies of neo-colonialism, heteronormativity and post-feminism. Part of the special issue 'Gender, ageing and sexuality in British cinema after Thatcher'.
In: Premiere n325 March 2004 Page: 48
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: [M.C.] Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Interview July 2004 Page: 44
Title: Movie column: shots in the darkAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Focusing on The MOTHER and The DOOR IN THE FLOOR, this article examines representation of the older woman/younger man relationship.
In: Film Comment v40 n3 May/Jun 2004 Page: 75
Title: ReviewAuthor: ARMOUR, Nicole Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v14 n6 June 2004 Page: 77
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International nSpec. BAFTA 2003 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Bafta Film AwardsAuthor: FORDE, Leon [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Whole issue devoted to the Bafta Awards. Includes an overview of the Awards, now 57 years old, a discussion by leaders of BAFTA, assessments of the British contenders, including Roger Michell's The MOTHER.
In: Empire n180 June 2004 Page: 154
Title: PlayAuthor: RICHARDS, Olly Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: A DVD review for The MOTHER and an interview with director Roger Michell.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n39 27 Sep 2003 Page: 26
Title: FilmkritikAuthor: KLEBER, Reinhard Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Cineforum n426 Jun/Jul 2003 Page: 42
Title: [Cineforum - n426 Jun/Jul 2003: no known title]Author: a.c.[CRESPI, Alberto] Article type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
Description: Reviewed at the 2003 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Le Film Francais n2991 16 May 2003 Page: 18,20
Title: Les films du jourAuthor: CARRÉ, Patrice Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Brief reviews and production details of a selection of films in competition at Cannes 2003, including Roger Mitchell's The MOTHER.
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v47th 2003 Page: 15
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v47th 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production/sales/distributor contact details Director's note.
In: Variety 2 Jun 2003 Page: 48,49
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue vSupp n35th Directors F 2003 Page: 36
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - vSupp n35th Directors F 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/sales contact details
In: Empire n174 December 2003 Page: 63
Title: The reviewsAuthor: COCHRANE, Emma Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n7 July 2003 Page: 15
Title: Cannes 2003: not so terribleAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n12 December 2003 Page: 46
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WILSON, Vicky Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1406 30 May 2003 Page: 15
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1364 19 Jul 2002 Page: 15
Title: UK Round-upArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1371 6 Sep 2002 Page: 8
Title: [Screen International - n1371 6 Sep 2002: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: SPE picks up the N. American rights for THE MOTHER.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(3)
Title: Staging age: the performance of age in theatre, dance, and filmAuthor: Barnes Lipscombe, Valerie Pages: x, 238 pages
Title: Older Women in feature films
Author: SHARP, David Pages: 50 p.
Title: mother
Author: Kureishi, Hanif Pages: xvii, 103 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(2)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376360
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376941
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape