Mother and Son is a beautiful film that follows a son taking care of his sickly mother in her time of leaving this world. The film is so rich in pure emotion and the raw human nature that viewers desire. It didn't have to be a love story about two lovers; the relationship between a mother and her son is the oldest love story of them all.
The image of the son carrying his mother is a reverse pieta of the Virgin Mary and the dying Jesus. This is especially interesting because in transcendental art, there is a religious connection. This film connects us to the story of pure love. It almost forces the audience to think about how their relationship is with their mothers. I know that after this film, I called my mom and told her that I loved her. She was surprised, but when she said I love you too, that's when the meaning of the film truly took place. Life is about the relationships we have with things and people. The relationship that the son has with his mother is beautiful. It is, above all else, a true and sacred love. He looks up to this woman even though she is on her death bed.
I loved this film. Absolutely loved it. I thought it was one of the most sincere things I have ever seen in my life. The son was so careful around his mother. His motions were so slow and the audience watched his movements with awe. In this film, the camera was stationary. There were very few cuts and mainly long takes, which the director (Aleksandr Sorkurov) is very well known for. It's a very different editing style, but it makes a lasting impression on the audience. You are able to look around the screen. It gives you more time to contemplate what is happening and compare it to the life you lead. It's beautiful.
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