The Best Mother in the World (2025)★ 7.6/10
- Drama
Directed by: Anna Muylaert
Written by: Anna Muylaert
To escape her abusive husband, Gal packs her two young children and heads across São Paulo to her cousin’s house, whitout knowing that maybe thats not the safe place she thinks it is.
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Awards · 3 wins, 1 nominations
See all ›- WinnerGuadalajara International Film Festival 2025Ibero-America Competition · Best Performance
- WinnerGuadalajara International Film Festival 2025Ibero-America Competition · Best Cinematography
- WinnerGuadalajara International Film Festival 2025Ibero-America Competition · Best Screenplay
- NomineeGuadalajara International Film Festival 2025Ibero-America Competition · Best Feature
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User-1464273425September 10, 2025
User-1464273425September 10, 2025This fast paced, moving film had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The lead actor brings both strength and vulnerability to the role. The film provides a glimpse of life in São Poalo that tourists never see. I loved the feeling of empowerment and hope the films leaves us with.
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L. NormSeptember 10, 2025
L. NormSeptember 10, 2025Contains spoilers
This is a smothering and visceral story. Grappling with social norms and gender expectations, this film depicts the dire existential predicament of a Brazilian woman in family, marriage, and the overarching oppressive societal structures. I think the ending provides an overly idealistic prospect, while in reality, though pessimistically, I doubt if the mother can get rid of her toxic relationship and her transfixed role expected by society.
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Ericka cSeptember 11, 2025
Ericka cSeptember 11, 2025This movie was successful addressing a difficult topic (domestic violence) in a way that didn’t centre it only on teams but on resilience, the intelligence required to change one’s life and the complexities of relationships (romantic, family, community).
