Mother of George
[A] seductive immigrant drama...of stark, poetic power...extraordinary visual and sonic acumen.
Mother of George
Adenike and Ayodele (The Walking Dead's Danai Gurira and veteran actor Isaach De Bankolé) are a Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn. Following the joyous celebration of the their wedding, complications arise out of their inability to conceive a child - a problem that devastates their family and defies cultural expectations, leading Adenike to make a shocking decision that could either save her family or destroy it. Acclaimed director Andrew Dosumnu (Restless City) captures the nuances of this unique and fascinating culture by creating a beautiful, vibrant, and moving portrait of a couple whose joys and struggles are at once intimate and universal.
Genre
Drama
Runtime
106
Language
English
Director
Andrew Dosunmu
Cast
Isaach De Bankolé,
Danai Gurira,
Tony Okungbowa,
Yaya Alafia,
Bukky Ajayi,
Angelique Kidjo
Awards:
Winner, Cinematography Award, Sundance Film Festival
Nominee, Grand Jury Prize ~ Dramatic, Sundance Film Festival
FEATURED REVIEW
A.O. Scott, New York Times
There is something irresistible about a movie that begins with a wedding (think of “The Godfather”), and there are few movie weddings as beautiful as the one at the start of “Mother of George,” Andrew Dosunmu’s gorgeous and delicate new drama. The party, a swirl of color, music and sentiment ...
Played at
Royal 9.20.13 - 10.03.13
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