The Eyes of My Mother (2016)
The Eyes of My Mother
”A former surgeon teaches her daughter anatomy until a shocking event shatters their idyllic life.”
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This disturbing independent horror movie gave special attention to Portuguese actress Kika Magalhães, who was entrusted with playing the frightening protagonist -- a woman steeped in longings and frustrations from the past. With its distinctive black and white cinematography, it's one of those movies that stays in your mind long after it's over. It was part of the selection at the Sundance Film Festival.
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In their secluded farmhouse, a mother, formerly a surgeon, teaches her daughter, Francisca, to understand anatomy and be unfazed by death. But after a shocking event shatters their idyllic life, the young girl must cope with the nightmarish repercussions that echo into adulthood. As she matures, it becomes clear that this beautiful but dangerous young woman has some very peculiar desires.
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