Self-Portrait with Mother

Self-Portrait with Mother (2000)

Radar 22High volatility0h 56mDocumentary

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A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

Edvard Oja is the object as well as subject of his own film. This is an honest story about chronical alcoholism, about the author's journey through treatment, religion, death and friendship. Edvard has been always supported by his mother who has provided unconditional love for her son in every situation. Mother is the only one in the documentary who won't ennoble the environment suffering from alcoholism. Yet, her son has no strength to struggle out of his tough situation. Is it possible after all that he will be cured?

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Radar score22/100
Quality signal64/100
Audience rating9.0
Votes counted1
Trust signalHigh volatility

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