Mothers & Daughters
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Mothers & Daughters is a 2004 Independent Film written and directed by British duo Hannah Davis and David Conolly
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This is a story of Londoners connected by family, friends and a certain therapist who brings all her patients’ problems back to their mothers. Lives start to unravel during an eventful dinner party where the cook spoils the food, a coke headed model flirts with a married vicar, a secret affair is exposed, old family wounds are reopened and... of course... one meddling mother drops by to cause even more trouble.
Nominated for the Golden Hitchcock Award, Mothers & Daughters was described as the “Highlight of Montreal (World Festival)” by Indie Wire. “Good Performance, pacing and sharp script” declared Variety. "Bourgeois comedy at its best. Disturbing and utterly hilarious" announced RAINDANCE, “Jean Boht gives a powerful performance… at times almost too painful to watch”, exclaimed THE DAILY MAIL.
) and his wife Emma (Joanna Pecover) are faced with the revelation that one of them has been having an affair with the evening’s hostess Kate (Miranda Hart
). Worse of all she has to in turn face her mother (Joan Blackham) who drops in to “help-out”. Drug fueled sex, lustful longings and how to make cous-cous… are there some things a girl shouldn't share with her mother?
Even the therapist (Alix Longman) has to face her own maternal misgivings as she returns home to deal with the aftermath of her own mother’s descent into Alzheimer’s - a startling performance by Jean Boht
as Mary. Nina (Caroline Burns Cooke) explores the painful reality of having to care for a sick mother who, when she was well, appeared not to care for either Nina or her sister.
A funny, honest and often tender look at the complicated relationships that create the unique bond between Mothers & Daughters.
was in a show on London’s prestigious West End that seemed to close on the first day of rehearsal. David’s unexpected unemployment meant a new ear to listen to the stories and a new eye for the structure of the screenplay.
Eight actors were chosen for the film (including Hannah Davis's mother Jean Boht
) and six months were spent devising and rehearsing the script. This was followed by intense periods of filming with breaks so that the cast and crew could earn money to keep them going also giving time for David and Hannah to earn enough to finance the next phase of production. Producer and best-selling novelist, Lynda La Plante
(of Prime Suspect, Trial & Retribution
and Commander
fame) saw a teaser for the movie and offered to become part of the post-production team and sign on as Executive Producer.
Mothers & Daughters debuted at Cannes and then traveled to festivals worldwide including: São Paulo, Montreal, Quebec, Barcelona, Chicago Indie Fest, Los Angeles, The Hamptons, Raindance
, Braunschweig and finally Dinard where it was chosen as one of the top six British films of 2004.
David Conolly
David Conolly is a writer, director, comedian and actor whose production company, Mansion Pictures, produced two feature length films, Mothers & Daughters and The Understudy,-Early life:...
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This is a story of Londoners connected by family, friends and a certain therapist who brings all her patients’ problems back to their mothers. Lives start to unravel during an eventful dinner party where the cook spoils the food, a coke headed model flirts with a married vicar, a secret affair is exposed, old family wounds are reopened and... of course... one meddling mother drops by to cause even more trouble.
Nominated for the Golden Hitchcock Award, Mothers & Daughters was described as the “Highlight of Montreal (World Festival)” by Indie Wire. “Good Performance, pacing and sharp script” declared Variety. "Bourgeois comedy at its best. Disturbing and utterly hilarious" announced RAINDANCE, “Jean Boht gives a powerful performance… at times almost too painful to watch”, exclaimed THE DAILY MAIL.
Plot
Lives start to unravel during an eventful dinner party when the group are forced to face their issues head on. For one couple, vicar Dan (David ConollyDavid Conolly
David Conolly is a writer, director, comedian and actor whose production company, Mansion Pictures, produced two feature length films, Mothers & Daughters and The Understudy,-Early life:...
) and his wife Emma (Joanna Pecover) are faced with the revelation that one of them has been having an affair with the evening’s hostess Kate (Miranda Hart
Miranda Hart
Miranda Katharine Hart Dyke , known professionally as Miranda Hart, is an English actress, writer and stand-up comedienne. She writes and stars in the BBC sitcom Miranda...
). Worse of all she has to in turn face her mother (Joan Blackham) who drops in to “help-out”. Drug fueled sex, lustful longings and how to make cous-cous… are there some things a girl shouldn't share with her mother?
Even the therapist (Alix Longman) has to face her own maternal misgivings as she returns home to deal with the aftermath of her own mother’s descent into Alzheimer’s - a startling performance by Jean Boht
Jean Boht
Jean Boht is an English actress.She is most famous for the role of Nellie Boswell in Carla Lane's comedy Bread....
as Mary. Nina (Caroline Burns Cooke) explores the painful reality of having to care for a sick mother who, when she was well, appeared not to care for either Nina or her sister.
A funny, honest and often tender look at the complicated relationships that create the unique bond between Mothers & Daughters.
Production
David ConollyDavid Conolly
David Conolly is a writer, director, comedian and actor whose production company, Mansion Pictures, produced two feature length films, Mothers & Daughters and The Understudy,-Early life:...
was in a show on London’s prestigious West End that seemed to close on the first day of rehearsal. David’s unexpected unemployment meant a new ear to listen to the stories and a new eye for the structure of the screenplay.
Eight actors were chosen for the film (including Hannah Davis's mother Jean Boht
Jean Boht
Jean Boht is an English actress.She is most famous for the role of Nellie Boswell in Carla Lane's comedy Bread....
) and six months were spent devising and rehearsing the script. This was followed by intense periods of filming with breaks so that the cast and crew could earn money to keep them going also giving time for David and Hannah to earn enough to finance the next phase of production. Producer and best-selling novelist, Lynda La Plante
Lynda La Plante
Lynda La Plante, CBE is an English author, screenwriter and former actress, best known for writing the Prime Suspect television crime series....
(of Prime Suspect, Trial & Retribution
Trial & Retribution
Trial & Retribution is a feature-length ITV police proceduraltelevision drama series that began in 1997. It was devised and written by Lynda La Plante as a follow-on from her successful television series Prime Suspect. Each episode of the Trial & Retribution series is broadcast over two nights. The...
and Commander
Commander
Commander is a naval rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service. Commander is also used as a rank or title in some organizations outside of the armed forces, particularly in police and law enforcement.-Commander as a naval...
fame) saw a teaser for the movie and offered to become part of the post-production team and sign on as Executive Producer.
Mothers & Daughters debuted at Cannes and then traveled to festivals worldwide including: São Paulo, Montreal, Quebec, Barcelona, Chicago Indie Fest, Los Angeles, The Hamptons, Raindance
Raindance Film Festival
Raindance is an independent film festival and film school that operates from various cities including: London, New York, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Budapest, Berlin and Brussels...
, Braunschweig and finally Dinard where it was chosen as one of the top six British films of 2004.
Cast
- Joan Blackham as Paddy a mother who just can’t help but meddle
- Jean BohtJean BohtJean Boht is an English actress.She is most famous for the role of Nellie Boswell in Carla Lane's comedy Bread....
as Mary a mother in a bit of a muddle - Hannah Davis as Dolly a daughter with schemes and dreams
- Miranda HartMiranda HartMiranda Katharine Hart Dyke , known professionally as Miranda Hart, is an English actress, writer and stand-up comedienne. She writes and stars in the BBC sitcom Miranda...
as Kate a daughter with a secret she longs to share - Simone Bowkett as Sam a daughter with an addiction
- Alix Longman as Lorraine the therapist who brings everything down to the mother
- Caroline Burns Cooke as Nina a daughter who cares for her mother
- Joanna Pecover as Emma a daughter lost in motherhood
- David ConollyDavid ConollyDavid Conolly is a writer, director, comedian and actor whose production company, Mansion Pictures, produced two feature length films, Mothers & Daughters and The Understudy,-Early life:...
as Dan a vicar with a wife, a daughter and one hell of a surprise on the way - Emma Stirland as Ari a daughter… with her mothers boyfriend
External links
- http://www.mothersanddaughtersmovie.com/home.html
- http://italian.imdb.de/title/tt0419978/fullcredits