Mum’s the Word: Motherhood on Screen

From doting mums and monstrous matriarchs to devoted homemakers and over bearing mothers, this talk willl look at the many ways motherhood has been represented on the screen. Ranging from socially aware depictions to emotionally rich character studies, portrayals of motherhood can run the gamut between tender and familiar and complex, conflicted and wildly exaggerated. Whether it’s a character quietly holding a family together, or one unraveling under the weight of it all, this event will explore how moving images have shaped – and continue to shape – our collective understanding of what it means to be a mother.

This event is free and open to those aged 15 and over.

Booking opens on Thursday 2 October at 10am.

Tickets for LFF for Free events are over-allocated to account for no-shows. Tickets do not guarantee entry and work on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Seating is unallocated unless otherwise stated.