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Cabeza Madre

  • 2017
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
9.3/10
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Cabeza Madre (2017)
Comedy

John, looking for the mother in Cuba he hasn't seen in thirty years, is surprised to discover just her corpse minus her head, and further to find that the rest of his family there, who are s... Read allJohn, looking for the mother in Cuba he hasn't seen in thirty years, is surprised to discover just her corpse minus her head, and further to find that the rest of his family there, who are stranger than he thought, are not all that helpful in his quest.John, looking for the mother in Cuba he hasn't seen in thirty years, is surprised to discover just her corpse minus her head, and further to find that the rest of his family there, who are stranger than he thought, are not all that helpful in his quest.

  • Director
    • Edouard Salier
  • Writers
    • Edouard Salier
    • Mathieu Llorens
    • Elias Belkeddar
  • Stars
    • Clifton Collins Jr.
    • Daniel Amat
    • Michel Pentón
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.3/10
    30
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Edouard Salier
    • Writers
      • Edouard Salier
      • Mathieu Llorens
      • Elias Belkeddar
    • Stars
      • Clifton Collins Jr.
      • Daniel Amat
      • Michel Pentón
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Clifton Collins Jr.
    Clifton Collins Jr.
    • John
    Daniel Amat
    • Vladimir
    Michel Pentón
    • Asiel
    • (as Michel Panton)
    Ana Gloria Buduén
    • Yoyi
    Surelys Maria Pol
    • Surelys
    Rogelio Blain
    • Rolando
    Junior Ruiz
    • Yoylan
    Aurora Basnuevo
    • Concha
    Michael Ricardo Crespo Cardenas
    • Pulpo
    Roberto Hernandez
    Carlos Treto
    • Rodriguez
    Lisandra Delgado
    Carlos Riverón
    Carlos Calero
    Sandro Lazaro
    Acela Torriente
    Reiner Martin
    Eladio Capote
    • Director
      • Edouard Salier
    • Writers
      • Edouard Salier
      • Mathieu Llorens
      • Elias Belkeddar
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    10jabbs-15907

    HIDDEN GEM---BUT HOPEFULLY NOT FOR LONG!

    I saw this film at The 2017 Atlanta Film Festival and I was immediately blown away! Story is king in this masterfully crafted work. The characters are impactful and memorable. Daniel Fernández Abelló's breath-taking cinematography reminds me of Colli's work in The Good the Bad and the Ugly: full of richness and depth.

    The performances are SUPERB! Salier does an excellent job in directing rich performances from his diverse cast! Clifton Collins jr. is the heavyweight (and does his usual EXCELLENT work) but Salier's lesser known supporting cast keeps up with Collins step for step! This film is a MUST SEE!
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    Mama

    If you want to see a movie that captures the flavor and exotic perspective of Cuba, check out Cabeza Mardre. Director and writer Edouard Salier does an excellent job of encapsulating the cultural flavor of Cuba without being over bearing. The movie has a simple premise, a son goes home to visit his mother and her head is missing. Sounds gruesome but the movie is really about how in the latino culture mothers are held in high regard. Especially sons, they appreciate and value that mother's love. How the only woman that will ever truly love you is your mother. Funny and poignant, an overall beautifully made film. I saw it as part of the 2018 Atlanta Film Festival. - Dr Wilson Triviño

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    • Release date
      • 2017 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Cuba
      • France
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Mother's Head
    • Filming locations
      • Havana, Cuba
    • Production company
      • Iconoclast
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      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
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