Mother and Son
2022 | 117 min | Drama
In the late 1980s, Rose moves from the Ivory Coast to the Paris suburbs with her two young sons, Ernest and Jean.
Léonor Serraille
DirectorLéonor Serraille is a French director known for her work in the film industry. She gained critical acclaim for her feature film debut "Jeune Femme" (2017), which won her the prestigious Caméra d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival. Serraille's unique storytelling and directorial style have positioned her as a promising talent in the world of cinema.
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