At age forty-five, Beatrice filmed a lengthy meeting with her mother to confront the trauma of incest she endured from eight to twelve.
Synopsis
At age forty-five, Beatrice filmed a lengthy meeting with her mother to confront the trauma of incest she endured from eight to twelve.
Synopsis
Beatrice Romand sits across from her mother in a long meeting filmed with two cameras. At forty-five, Romand confronts the traumatic experiences of her childhood, which included incest from her father between the ages of eight and twelve. The documentary captures their attempts to communicate and understand the events that shaped their lives. This conversation takes place many years later, reflecting on their shared history and its impact.
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Why Watch
- Meet Beatrice Romand and her mother in a raw conversation.
- Find out about Beatrice's traumatic childhood experiences.
- See how family dynamics are affected by trauma.
Did You Know
- Beatrice suffered incest from her father from age 8 to 12.
- The film was released in 2005.
- Beatrice filmed the meeting using two cameras.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What traumatic experience did Beatrice suffer from at a young age?
Beatrice suffered incest from her father from the age of eight to the age of twelve.
What was the purpose of Beatrice filming a meeting with her mother?
Beatrice filmed the meeting to try to understand their story together with the viewer.
Who directed the documentary 'My Mother'?
The documentary 'My Mother' was directed by Béatrice Romand.
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