Films
I Killed My Mother (J’ai Tué Ma Mère)
Light House 1/Thursday 29 July/8.30pm/€25
Dir. Xavier Dolan, Canada 2009, 100 mins
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Troubled teenager, Hubert once adored his mother but now he haughtily regards her with contempt, only seeing her tacky sweaters and kitsch taste in decor. Confused by his love/hate relationship with her, it obsesses him more and more each day as he compares his boyfriend's mother, who fully accepts her son's sexuality, with his own, who doesn't know he's gay. The turbulent relationship between mother and son unfolds with a compelling combination of savage fury and melting affection until a final blow-out changes everything. The stunning, semi-autobiographical directorial debut of 20-year-old actor Xavier Dolan is an absolute must-see.
CICAE & Prix Regards Jeune Awards, Cannes Film Festival 2009
Golden Puffin Award, Reykjavik International Film Festival 2009
Opening night reception Light House cinema Smithfield @7pm