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Mommy (2014)

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DirectorXavier Dolan
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  • The 1:1 square aspect ratio → Haptic Visuality
  • The temporary expansion of the aspect ratio to 1.85:1
  • Diane "Die" Després's maternal struggles
  • The use of Québécois vernacular (joual)
  • The mother-son relationship
  • The use of 90s pop songs (e.g., Oasis' "Wonderwall," Dido's "White Flag")
  • The unconventional family unit of Die, Steve, and Kyla → Queer Kinship
  • Steve's violent outbursts

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