Als je genoten hebt van de rauwe emoties en complexe moeder-zoonrelatie in 'I Killed My Mother' (2009), dan vind je vast ook andere films en series boeiend die vergelijkbare thema's verkennen. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die net zo intens, ontroerend en confronterend zijn als deze indrukwekkende film.

Ordinary People (1980)
Beschreibung: A deeply emotional drama about a family grappling with grief and guilt after the death of a son, focusing on the strained relationships that result.
Fakt: This was Robert Redford's directorial debut, and it won the Academy Award for Best Picture.


The Ice Storm (1997)
Beschreibung: A haunting portrayal of family dysfunction and suburban malaise during the 1970s, with a focus on the emotional disconnect between parents and children.
Fakt: The film is based on Rick Moody's novel of the same name, which was inspired by his own childhood memories.


The Celebration (1998)
Beschreibung: A raw and intense exploration of family secrets and the emotional turmoil that surfaces during a family gathering.
Fakt: The film is part of the Dogme 95 movement, which emphasizes naturalistic storytelling and minimal use of special effects.


American Beauty (1999)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic and poignant look at suburban life, exploring themes of repression, desire, and the search for meaning.
Fakt: The iconic plastic bag scene was inspired by a real-life video the director saw of a bag floating in the wind.


The Dreamers (2003)
Beschreibung: A provocative coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of political and social upheaval, focusing on the intense and often destructive relationships between its young characters.
Fakt: The film features numerous references to classic cinema, paying homage to the French New Wave.


The Squid and the Whale (2005)
Beschreibung: Portrays the emotional fallout of a family's divorce, focusing on the children's perspective and their struggles with identity and loyalty.
Fakt: The film is semi-autobiographical, drawing from the director's own childhood experiences.


We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
Beschreibung: Examines the strained and complex bond between a mother and her son, highlighting themes of guilt, responsibility, and the challenges of parenthood.
Fakt: The film is based on a novel by Lionel Shriver, which won the Orange Prize for Fiction in


Short Term 12 (2013)
Beschreibung: A heartfelt and realistic portrayal of troubled youth and the caregivers who try to help them, emphasizing themes of trauma, resilience, and human connection.
Fakt: The film was made on a very low budget and was shot in just 20 days.


Mommy (2014)
Beschreibung: Explores the turbulent relationship between a mother and her troubled son, delving into themes of love, frustration, and emotional conflict.
Fakt: The film uses a unique 1:1 aspect ratio to create an intimate and claustrophobic atmosphere.


Lady Bird (2017)
Beschreibung: A touching and humorous exploration of a mother-daughter relationship, capturing the tensions and love that define their bond during the daughter's senior year of high school.
Fakt: The film was shot in just 22 days, and many of the locations were the director's actual childhood haunts.
