La mère

Switzerland

Synopsis

Her name is Liubov.
It means "love" in Russian.
She is the mother.
She has nine children.
She's adopting a tenth.
She is always running.
Away from her violent husband, to her oldest son in jail.
From the maternity house to the school.
From the hospital to the farm.
Where can she run to now?
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Cast & Crew

Directed by: Pavel Kostomarov, Antoine Cattin

Nominations and Awards

  • European Documentary Award – Prix Arte 2008