Mother
Mayrig
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About
Henri Verneuil was born Achod Malakian of Armenian parentage on October 15, 1920, in Rodosto, Turkey, and his family fled to France and settled in Marseilles when he was a young child. He later recounted his childhood experience in the novel Mayrig, which he dedicated to his mother and made into this 1991 film with the same name.
Cast
Claude Cardinale
as Araxi (Mayrig) Zakarian
Omar Sharif
as Hagop Zakarian
Nathalie Roussel
as Gayane
Isabelle Sadoyan
as Anna
Jacky Nercessian
as Apkar
Richard Berry
as Pierre Zakar (voice only)
Cédric Doucet
as Azad age 7
Tom Ponsin
as Azad age 12
Stéphane Servais
as Azad age 20
Serge Avédikian
as Vaksen Papasian
Michèle Bardollet
as Madeleine
Christian Barbier
as Father Pignon
Patrick Timsit
as Garbis, locksmith
Nicolas Silberg
as Lawyer
Denis Podalydès
as Soghomon Tehlirian
Jean-Pierre Delage
as Doctor Philibert
André Julien
as Monsieur Anzani
Ticky Holgado
as Zakarians' angry and racist neighbor
Jean Panisse
as Butcher
Claudie Arif
as
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About Mother
Henri Verneuil was born Achod Malakian of Armenian parentage on October 15, 1920, in Rodosto, Turkey, and his family fled to France and settled in Marseilles when he was a young child. He later recounted his childhood experience in the novel Mayrig, which he dedicated to his mother and made into this 1991 film with the same name. Running 157 minutes.
Mother Cast and Characters
The cast features Claude Cardinale (as Araxi (Mayrig) Zakarian), Omar Sharif (as Hagop Zakarian), Nathalie Roussel (as Gayane), Isabelle Sadoyan (as Anna), and Jacky Nercessian (as Apkar). Their performances are a major reason Mother has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Mother keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Mother online for free?
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How long is Mother?
Mother runs for 157 minutes (about 2.6 hours).
Is Mother good? What's the rating?
Mother holds a 7.9/10 rating based on 28 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Mother?
The main cast includes Claude Cardinale, Omar Sharif, Nathalie Roussel, and Isabelle Sadoyan, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Mother available in French?
Yes — Mother was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Mother released?
Mother was released in 1991.
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Where can I watch Mother for free?
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What is Mother about?
Mother is a Drama film. Henri Verneuil was born Achod Malakian of Armenian parentage on October 15, 1920, in Rodosto, Turkey, and his family fled to France and settled in Marseilles when he was a young child. He later recounted his childhood experience in the novel Mayrig, which he dedicated to his mother and made into this 1991 film with the same name.
When was Mother released?
Mother was released on November 27, 1991. It has a runtime of 2h 37m. The film was produced by TF1 Films Production.
Who stars in Mother?
Mother stars Claude Cardinale, Omar Sharif, Nathalie Roussel and Isabelle Sadoyan. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Mother available in HD?
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