Mother for Life
2004•1h 40m•Released
Documentary
The film follows the life of a large family over three decades and generations. The rising saga of a formerly homeless family survived since the mid-seventies solely thanks to the mother's figure, the strength and bond of this "Mama General". Following her motto, "one for all - all for one," she keeps the family together and tied. And yet, it is no longer like before. One force is noticeably weakening. Mama General is dying...
Director
Sylvie Banuls
Writer
Sylvie Banuls, Peter Heller
Languages
German
Studio
Filmkraft
Production
Company
Filmkraft
Producer
Peter Heller
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