Mother (North Macedonian: Мајка) is a 2025 drama film directed by Teona Strugar Mitevska, in her English-language feature debut, co-written by Mitevska, Goce Smilevski, and Elma Tataragić. It is based on Mitevska's four-part miniseries Teresa and I (2015). Starring Noomi Rapace, it follows the North Macedonian-Albanian Catholic nun Mother Teresa establishment of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India.
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| Macedonian | Мајка |
| Directed by | Teona Strugar Mitevska |
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| Based on | Teresa and I by Teona Strugar Mitevska |
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| Cinematography | Virginie Saint-Martin |
| Edited by | Per K. Kirkegaard |
| Music by | Magali Gruselle Flemming Nordkrog |
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| Distributed by | Imagine Film (Belgium) |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
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| Language | English |
The film had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 27 August 2025.
Premise
editMother is a fictional account that follows seven days in Mother Teresa's life when she decides to leave her convent in Kolkata, India, to establish her own religious order.[1]
Cast
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- Noomi Rapace as Anjezë Bojaxhiu / Mother Teresa
- Sylvia Hoeks as Sister Agnieszka
- Nikola Ristanovski as Father Friedrich, Mother Teresa's confidant
- Ekin Corapci as Novice Agatha
- Marijke Pinoy as Sister Katarina
- Labina Mitevska as Sister Mercedes
- Akshay Kapoor as Doctor Kumar
- Adam-Anu Devarajan as Indian boy
- Diksha-Anu Devarajan as school girl
Production
editIn February 2022, it was reported that Teona Strugar Mitevska would direct her seventh film, Mother about Mother Teresa. It marks her English-language feature directorial debut.[2] The project was presented at the Berlinale Co-Production Market during the European Film Market in February 2022.[3]
In May 2024, Noomi Rapace joined the cast as Mother Teresa.[4] Rapace revealed that she was drawn to the film due to its off beat portrayal of Mother Teresa. She further described it as "punk rock".[5]
Principal photography took place in Brussels, Belgium and Kolkata, India and wrapped in November 2024.[6]
Release
editMother had its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival at the Orizzonti section on 27 August 2025.[7][8]
Reception
editAccolades
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Camerimage | November 22, 2025 | Golden Frog | Virginie Saint-Martin | Nominated | [9][10] |
References
edit- ↑ Lazarevska, Marina (6 April 2022). "PRODUCTION: Teona Strugar Mitevska Develops Mother (a Possible Story of Mother Teresa)". Film New Europe. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ↑ Dalton, Ben (14 February 2022). "Teona Strugar Mitevska sets Mother Teresa story 'Mother' as next project (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ↑ Economou, Vassilis (14 January 2022). "The Berlinale Co-Production Market announces its selection for 2022". Cineuropa. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (18 May 2024). "Noomi Rapace to Play Mother Teresa in Biopic". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ↑ Vourlias, Christopher (21 August 2025). "Noomi Rapace Teases 'Punk Rock' Portrayal of Mother Teresa in Upcoming Film 'Mother': 'She Was No Saint' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ↑ Engelen, Aurore (17 December 2024). "Teona Strugar Mitevska's Mother, starring Noomi Rapace, wraps principal photography". Cineuropa. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ↑ Vivarelli, Nick; Shafer, Ellise (22 July 2025). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein,' Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Bugonia' With Emma Stone, Benny Safdie's 'Smashing Machine,' Luca Guadagnino's 'After the Hunt' and More". Variety. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ↑ "Biennale Cinema 2025 | Mother". La Biennale di Venezia. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ↑ "AwardsWatch - 33rd Camerimage Lineup: 'Hamnet,' F1,' 'Sinners,' 'Sound of Falling' and More". AwardsWatch. 29 October 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "EnergaCAMERIMAGE 2025 Awards". camerimage.pl. Retrieved 23 November 2025.