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The Mother and the Whore
1973 3h 39m Jean Eustache

The Mother and the Whore

★ 7.7 IMDb
Drama Romance Made in Europe
Aimless young Alexandre juggles his relationships with his girlfriend, Marie, and a casual lover named Veronika. Marie becomes increasingly jealous of Alexandre's fling with Veronika and as the trio continues their unsustainable affair, the emotional stakes get higher, leading to conflict and unhappiness.
WriterJean Eustache

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Won Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
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