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A French woman of African descent manages to escape after being arrested in the Dominican Republic. She finds shelter in...
A French woman of African descent manages to escape after being arrested in the Dominican Republic. She finds shelter in the most dangerous district of Santo Domingo, where she is taken in by a group of children. By becoming their protégée and maternal figure, she will see her destiny change inexorably.
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90 %21 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
40 %5 reviewsAudience score rating
"Herrera... (brings) a strong visual acumen to the film, creating a lively world, and coaxing unforgettable performances from a cast of mostly first-time actors."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"Bantú Mama is beautifully shot and rendered, authentically and intimately depicting life in urban Santo Domingo."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"The bulk of the film’s force lies in the protagonists’ shifting relationships. The adjacent storylines, however, lack substance."
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Sight & Sound
Sight & Sound"A very solid film from an emerging filmmaker..."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"At once an intimate portrait of a makeshift family and a treatise on motherhood and motherlands, Bantú Mama is a quiet achievement."
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Variety
VarietyBantú Mama | Details
- Rating
- M,
- Runtime
- 77
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- Dominican Republic
