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I am My Mother

I am My Mother (2008)

Jan 01, 2008 27m Drama

Glasgow-based artist Phil Collins’s film Soy Mi Madre examines the immigrant populations of Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, a sizable percentage of which hail from northwestern Mexico. The region relies heavily on service and maintenance work provided largely through this population, who often commute to work in Aspen. Loosely inspired by Jean Genet’s The Maids—a seminal example of Theatre of the Absurd that renders surreal the intricate power dynamics that exist between people of divergent socioeconomic groups and exploits the volatility of social identity—Soy Mi Madre portrays the social realities of this region through the melodramatic lens of the telenovela. Reproduced in this volume through a generous selection of stills, the film uses popular Mexican television actors and crew, including Patricia Reyes Spindola, Zaide Silvia Guitérrez, Veronica Langer, and Salvador Parra, as well as members of the transsexual prostitute community of Mexico City.

Directed by Phil Collins

Cast

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Verónica Langer
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Verónica Langer

as Clara

Sonia Couoh
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Sonia Couoh

as Solana

Gina Morett
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Gina Morett

as Clara

Patricia Reyes Spíndola
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Patricia Reyes Spíndola

as Clara

Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez
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Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez

as Sable Sainte

Tenoch Huerta Mejía
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Tenoch Huerta Mejía

as Ramón

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Miriam Calderón

as Sable Sainte

Dobrina Liubomirova
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Dobrina Liubomirova

as Sable Sainte

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Almadella

as Clara

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Montse

as Solana

Eileen Yañez
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Eileen Yañez

as Solana

Crew

Director
  • Phil Collins
Writer
  • Graham Clayton-Chance

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, I am My Mother examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director Phil Collins brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2008, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of I am My Mother took approximately 25 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 27 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 54 minutes long.
  • The film contains approximately 984 individual shots.
  • The screenplay went through 6 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 6 months to complete.

Historical Context

  • In 2008, when this film is released:
  • Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
  • Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
  • Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: January 1, 2008
  • Runtime: 27m

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