I Killed My Mother (J'ai tué ma mère), is a French film with a title that makes you wonder what is going on inside the head of someone who would want to commit such an act? When you meet Hubert Minel (Xavier Dolan), you are taken into his world and begin to see and understand why he feels such contempt for his mother. His feelings are not uncommon when it comes to being a 16 year old. It is the other issues that Hubert struggles with that are at the core of who he is and his ability to express himself that leads to his distaste for his mother. Hubert is like many teenage boys, experimenting with drugs, exploring his artistic ability, and discovering his sexuality. Anne Dorval, Hubert’s mother in the film is always preventing him from doing what he wants. As a teenager, restrictions on our lives feel unfair, and we can not understand the rationale behind them. Teenagers often rebel against such restrictions, and Hubert’s mode of rebelling amidst all his personal discoveries is portrayed through the cinematographic visual glimpses into his psyche, and his spoken collection of conscious thoughts. A must see at the Calgary Film Festival! The talented Xavier Dolan not only portrays Hubert’s volatile essence in this film beautifully, but also directed and produced this intimate look into the mother son relationship.You can snag a peek of the trailer for J'ai tué ma mere, and be sure to check out the screenings for this much talked film at 7:00pm on September 28th at the Plaza Theatre, and 2:45 pm Saturday October 3rd at the Globe Theatre.
