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200360 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Mother

200360 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Mothers from diverse backgrounds share their experiences in Nikita Mikhalkov's 2003 documentary, highlighting the emotional and physical demands of parenting.

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Nikita Mikhalkov

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Mothers from diverse backgrounds share their experiences in Nikita Mikhalkov's 2003 documentary, highlighting the emotional and physical demands of parenting.

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Nikita Mikhalkov

Nikita Mikhalkovdirector

Nikita Mikhalkov

Nikita Mikhalkovwriter

Eduard Artemyev

Eduard Artemyevcast

Leonid Vereshchagin

Leonid Vereshchagincast

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Mothers from various backgrounds share their stories in the 2003 documentary 'Mother' directed by Nikita Mikhalkov. The film features interviews that reveal the emotional and physical demands of raising children. It addresses societal expectations and cultural differences in parenting styles. The documentary offers a look at the joys and challenges of motherhood. It presents a range of personal experiences that reflect the bond between mothers and their children. The film runs for 60 minutes and is in Russian.

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