Mother (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Teona Strugar Mitevska |
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| Based on | Teresa and I by Teona Strugar Mitevska |
| Produced by | Labina Mitevska |
| Starring | Noomi Rapace |
| Cinematography | Virginie Saint-Martin |
| Edited by | Per K. Kirkegaard |
Production companies | Sisters and Brother Mitevski |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Mother is a 2025 drama film directed by Teona Strugar Mitevska, in her English-language feature debut. Co-written by Mitevska, Goce Smilevski and Elma Tataragić, its based on her four-part miniseries Teresa and I (2015). Starring Noomi Rapace, it follows the Albanian-Indian Catholic nun Mother Teresa establishment of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India.
The film will have its world premiere in the Orizzonti section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 27 August 2025.
Premise
Mother is a fictional account that follows seven days in Mother Teresa's life when she decides to leave her convent in Kolkata, India, to establish her own religious order.[1]
Cast
- Noomi Rapace as Agnes / Mother Teresa
- Sylvia Hoeks as Sister Agnieszka
- Nikola Ristanovski as Father Friedrich, Mother Teresa's confidant
Production
In February 2022, it was reported that Teona Strugar Mitevska would direct her seventh film, Mother about Mother Teresa. It marks her English-language feature directorial debut.[2] The project was presented at the Berlinale Co-Production Market during the European Film Market in February 2022.[3]
In May 2024, Noomi Rapace joined the cast as Mother Teresa.[4] Rapace revealed that she was drawn to the film due to its off beat portrayal of Mother Teresa. She further described it as "punk rock".[5]
Principal photography took place in Brussels, Belgium and Kolkata, India and wrapped in November 2024.[6]
Release
Mother will have its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival at the Orizzonti section.[7]
References
- ^ Lazarevska, Marina (6 April 2022). "PRODUCTION: Teona Strugar Mitevska Develops Mother (a Possible Story of Mother Teresa)". Film New Europe. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (14 February 2022). "Teona Strugar Mitevska sets Mother Teresa story 'Mother' as next project (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ Economou, Vassilis (14 January 2022). "The Berlinale Co-Production Market announces its selection for 2022". Cineuropa. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (18 May 2024). "Noomi Rapace to Play Mother Teresa in Biopic". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (21 August 2025). "Noomi Rapace Teases 'Punk Rock' Portrayal of Mother Teresa in Upcoming Film 'Mother': 'She Was No Saint' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ Engelen, Aurore (17 December 2024). "Teona Strugar Mitevska's Mother, starring Noomi Rapace, wraps principal photography". Cineuropa. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick; Shafer, Ellise (22 July 2025). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein,' Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Bugonia' With Emma Stone, Benny Safdie's 'Smashing Machine,' Luca Guadagnino's 'After the Hunt' and More". Variety. Retrieved 25 July 2025.