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Once Upon My Mother streaming

Original title: Ma mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan

2025 Movie France, United States, Canada Drama, Comedy 102 min Ages 18+

By: Ken Scott With: Alice Abraham, Valentine Atlan, Iliana Belkhadra, Noé Schecroun, Romy Moukvoz

A mother's unwavering devotion helps her son, born with a clubfoot in 1963, overcome physical challenges and social barriers. Her powerful promise drives their remarkable journey through life's ups and downs.

Filmium rating

71%

Mood

Emotional

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Cast & Crew

Ken Scott

Roland Perez

Nina Bouffier

Milo Machado-Graner

Gilbert Coudurier

David Ayala

Joséphine Japy

Jean-Bohémond Leguay

Lionel Dray

Jean-Claude Matthey

Bertrand Goncalves

Valentine Atlan

Jeanne Balibar

Gabriel Hyvernaud

Luc Sitbon

Léonard Barbier

Anne Le Ny

Yaël Dyens

Naïm Naji

Noé Schecroun

Ariane Massenet

Jonathan Cohen

Saber Hallout

Iliana Belkhadra

Naël Rabia

Leïla Bekhti

Romy Moukvoz

Alice Abraham

Justine Pesin

Sylvie Vartan

Gabriel Hyverneau

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Naturalistic

Realistic

Narrative Structure

Adapted From Novel

Autobiographical

Biographical

Dramedy

Pace

Moderate Pace

Runtime

Feature-Length

Soundtrack

Musical Motif

Sylvie Vartan Music

Style

Biographical

Comedy-Drama

French-Language

Time-Period

1960S Setting

Central Conflict

Family Acceptance

Overcoming Physical Disability

Physical Disability

Characters

Child Actors

Family Members

Mother

Perez

Son With Clubfoot

Sylvie Vartan

Ending

Family Unity

Hopeful

Uplifting

Historical Context

1960S

French-Canadian Culture

Jewish Community

Post-War Era

Key Plot Points

Mother'S Devotion

Mother'S Promise

Musical Memories

Musical Motif

Overcoming Clubfoot

Son'S Perseverance

Plot

Disability Overcoming

Jewish Cultural Background

Jewish Family

Mother-Son Relationship

Setting

1960S France

Jewish Community

Quebec

Shooting Location

France

Quebec

Theme

Family Love

Hope

Identity

Overcoming Adversity

Perseverance

Genre

Biographical

Comedy

Drama

Audiences

Adults

Family

Jewish Community

Titles

My Mother, God, And Sylvie Vartan

Box Office Success

#1 France

#1 French Box Office

1.4 Million Tickets

Critical Reception

Heartwarming

Mixed Opinions

Mixed Reviews

Performance Praise

Positive Reviews

Festivals

Cinematic Encounters Of Brittany

Love International Film Festival

Luxembourg City Film Festival

Popularity

Cultural Impact

Festival Screenings

Successful Box Office

Top Box Office

Reception

Box Office Success

Critical Praise

Festival Screenings

Film Festival Screenings

Production Countries

Canada

France

Release Year

2025

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