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Mama Weed

Original title: La daronne
  • 20202020
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
2.7K
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Isabelle Huppert in La daronne (2020)
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A translator working for the police gets involved in the other side of drug dealing.A translator working for the police gets involved in the other side of drug dealing.A translator working for the police gets involved in the other side of drug dealing.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
2.7K
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  • Director
    • Jean-Paul Salomé
  • Writers
    • Hannelore Cayre(novel)
    • Jean-Paul Salomé(scenario)
    • Antoine Salomé(with the collaboration of)
  • Stars
    • Isabelle Huppert
    • Yann Sundberg
    • Michaël Louchart
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  • Director
    • Jean-Paul Salomé
  • Writers
    • Hannelore Cayre(novel)
    • Jean-Paul Salomé(scenario)
    • Antoine Salomé(with the collaboration of)
  • Stars
    • Isabelle Huppert
    • Yann Sundberg
    • Michaël Louchart
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Bande-annonce [OV]
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    Mama Weed - Official US Trailer
    Trailer 1:54
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    Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert
    • Patience Portefeuxas Patience Portefeux
    Yann Sundberg
    • Fredoas Fredo
    Michaël Louchart
    • Commandant BRIas Commandant BRI
    Raphaël Quenard
    • Mikaas Mika
    Mounir Kateb
    • Trafiquantas Trafiquant
    Hippolyte Girardot
    Hippolyte Girardot
    • Philippeas Philippe
    Liliane Rovère
    Liliane Rovère
    • Mère de Patienceas Mère de Patience
    Farida Ouchani
    • Kadidjaas Kadidja
    Dominique Jayr
    • Madame Légeras Madame Léger
    Iris Bry
    Iris Bry
    • Hortenseas Hortense
    Emilie Lacroix
    • Patience petiteas Patience petite
    Léonore Confino
    • Directrice EHPADas Directrice EHPAD
    Jeanne Deprez
    • Fatouas Fatou
    Marlene Philibert
    • Infirmière EHPADas Infirmière EHPAD
    Nadja Nguyen
    • Madame Foas Madame Fo
    • (as Jade Nadja Nguyen)
    Rebecca Marder
    Rebecca Marder
    • Gabrielleas Gabrielle
    Ben Richardot
    • Agent Brigade canineas Agent Brigade canine
    • (as Benjamin Richardot)
    Yasin Houicha
    • Afidas Afid
    • Director
      • Jean-Paul Salomé
    • Writers
      • Hannelore Cayre(novel) (scenario)
      • Jean-Paul Salomé(scenario)
      • Antoine Salomé(with the collaboration of)
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    Storyline

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    Based on the novel by Hannelore Cayre, the story centers around Patience Portefeux, an underpaid, overworked French-Arabic translator in charge of phone surveillance for a narcotics police unit. When she realizes she knows the mother of one of the drug dealers, Patience decides to cover for him and gets herself more and more deeply involved in the world of drug trafficking. Soon, she is using her insider knowledge and police resources to build her own crime network and earns the name Mama Weed.
    • female translator
    • female drug dealer
    • retirement home
    • wind turbine
    • police
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    • Taglines
      • ISABELLE HUPPERT is 50% Cop 50% Dealer 100% Pure
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
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    Did you know

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    • Connections
      References Lucky Luke (1983)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written and Performed by Nicholas Hill, Von Hemingway, William Riddims

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      (c) Focus Music, Kapagama

    User reviews17

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    An Honest Look Into Lies
    Whether you call it La daronne, Mamma Weed or The Godmother, Jean-Paul Salomé's screen adaption of Hannelore Cayre's award winning novel is a sight to behold. At times satirical, sometimes serious, a romp as ridiculous as it is romantic, La daronne has created a film about liars that is at all times honest. A true genre bending experience that defies tonal expectations and seems deeply intent on sending its message to all watchers, whether they want it or not. A message as heart-warming as it is controversial. We are all just people.

    At its core, this film is a crime thriller, following the exploits of a police interpreter who comes from a family of drug runners, being given the opportunity and choosing to break bad. It runs through all the noir and dramatic tropes. A by the number's cops and robber's tale, with doomed romances and violent standoffs abound. What makes The Godmother unique is that while it uses every cliches in the book, it subverts every one of them. Showing a truly honest reflection of reality, viewers are treated to the rarely seen truth behind the criminal mythos. No one really knows what they are doing. The police aren't just relentless machines of justice, hunting down their hapless prey, they are regular old people, just doing a job and trying to help. Drug runners aren't violent perverts, they are often just kids trying to get by. Even those higher up on the chain don't sit around a warehouse smoking cigars and plotting evil. They take care of their families and hang out with their friends. They run a business the same way any regional manager does. Even our protagonist (Expertly played by Isabelle Huppert), for all that she runs circles around the police, keeps the gangs in line, and makes herself into a criminal boss to be feared, she is just a middle-aged mother, trying to keep my family together and deal with the same life struggles as everyone else.

    Jean-Paul Salomé is unafraid to let each situation play out with brutal honesty. He lets interactions become awkward and strained. Romantic gestures go unnoticed and miscommunication runs rampart. There are no seamless handovers, each side walking away without counting the money. There is no honour among thieves and super geniuses don't hang around dark alleys selling weed. The crime is still crime, people get hurt and their actions are inexcusable, but that doesn't mean they aren't understandable. The Godmother walks the tightrope of showing each side of the law, warts and all, without glorifying or vilifying either. There are no heroes or villains in this story, just police and criminals, going about their lives, trying to get though the day.

    There are many who take offense to the idea that the people in jail are just as human and relatable as them. Those people are unlikely to enjoy Rialto Distribution's latest offering. For everyone else, or even just those willing to go in with an open mind, The Godmother is a funny, sad, ridiculous look at realism, and well worth your time.
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    • May 7, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 16, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Belgium
    • Languages
      • French
      • Arabic
      • Yiddish
    • Also known as
      • НаркоМАМА
    • Production companies
      • Les Films du Lendemain
      • La Boétie Films
      • Le Pacte
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $29,151
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,891
      • Jul 18, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,432,038
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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