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Deep Dive: Mothers (2011)

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Mothers
Mothers is a 2010 Macedonian drama film directed by Milcho Manchevski. It features three true stories set in contemporary North Macedonia, including a city, a small town, and a deserted village. The film combines fiction and documentary elements, with one of the stories focusing on the Kichevo serial killer who targeted retired cleaning women. This narrative is presented as a documentary, while the other two stories are fictional but based on real events. The film's motto, 'The Truth Hurts,' reflects its examination of the nature of truth and the blurred lines between reality and fiction. The story of the crime reporter who covered the serial killer's case and was later found dead adds a layer of complexity to the film's exploration of truth and narrative structure. Principal photography took place in various locations in North Macedonia, including Mariovo, Kicevo, and Skopje.

Why Watch

  • •See the unique blend of fiction and documentary in Kichevo.
  • •Meet the crime reporter linked to a chilling murder case.
  • •Find out about the unsolved mystery of the Kichevo serial killer.

Did You Know

•The film won the Award for Film as Art Phenomenon at the Minsk International Film Festival in 2011.
•The Kichevo serial killer murdered several retired cleaning women.
•The crime reporter involved in the case was found dead two days after his arrest.

Perfect For

True crime enthusiastsFans of Macedonian cinemaDocumentary film lovers