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"The Mother and the Whore"
1973
Directed by Jean Eustache

Epic in length but intimate in scale, Jean Eustache's best-known work epitomizes the narrative and cinematic liberty of the French New Wave. Jean-Pierre Leaud stars as a man torn between an older woman who cares for and supports him and the young, promiscuous nurse he sees on the side. An often funny and intricately detailed portrayal of sexual insecurities, and a reminder of the great talent Eustache demonstrated during his tragically short career. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize and International Critics Prize at Cannes. French with English subtitles.
219 minutes.