Mother (2025 film)
2025 film by Teona Strugar Mitevska
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Mother (North Macedonian: Мајка) 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. It is based on Mitevska's four-part miniseries Teresa and I (2015). Starring Noomi Rapace, it follows the North Macedonian-Albanian Catholic nun Mother Teresa establishment of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India.
- Goce Smilevski
- Teona Strugar Mitevska
- Elma Tataragić
by Teona Strugar Mitevska
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| Macedonian | Мајка |
| Directed by | Teona Strugar Mitevska |
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| Based on | Teresa and I by Teona Strugar Mitevska |
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| Cinematography | Virginie Saint-Martin |
| Edited by | Per K. Kirkegaard |
| Music by | Magali Gruselle Flemming Nordkrog |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
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| Language | English |
The film had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 27 August 2025.[1]
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.[2]
Cast
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- Noomi Rapace as Anjezë Bojaxhiu / Mother Teresa
- Sylvia Hoeks as Sister Agnieszka
- Nikola Ristanovski as Father Friedrich, Mother Teresa's confidant
- Ekin Corapci as Novice Agatha
- Marijke Pinoy as Sister Katarina
- Labina Mitevska as Sister Mercedes
- Akshay Kapoor as Doctor Kumar
- Adam-Anu Devarajan as Indian boy
- Diksha-Anu Devarajan as school girl
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.[3] The project was presented at the Berlinale Co-Production Market during the European Film Market in February 2022.[4]
In May 2024, Noomi Rapace joined the cast as Mother Teresa.[5] 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".[6]
Principal photography took place in Brussels, Belgium and Kolkata, India and wrapped in November 2024.[7]
Release
Mother had its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival at the Orizzonti section on 27 August 2025.[8]
Reception
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Camerimage | November 22, 2025 | Golden Frog | Virginie Saint-Martin | Nominated | [9][10] |