Il était une fois... « Mommy » 2017
Step behind the scenes of Xavier Dolan's acclaimed 2014 film *Mommy* with Tessa Louise-Salomé's intimate documentary *Il était une fois... « Mommy »* (2017).
Director: Tessa Louise-Salomé
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Il était une fois... « Mommy » (2017) about?
This documentary uncovers the creative fire that sparked Xavier Dolan's 2014 Cannes hit *Mommy*, centering on a single mother's desperate bond with her troubled son amid societal failures. It blends behind-the-scenes insight with a deeper critique of how communities fail those at the breaking point.
Who directed Il était une fois... « Mommy »?
Tessa Louise-Salomé helmed this fly-on-the-wall documentary, exploring the genesis of Dolan's explosive drama.
Who stars in Il était une fois... « Mommy »?
The film features Anne Dorval and Suzanne Clément alongside Antoine Olivier Pilon and Xavier Dolan himself.
Is Il était une fois... « Mommy » (2017) worth watching?
Though IMDb hasn't rated the documentary, its 52-minute runtime offers a punchy dive into the making of a defining Quebec film. Fans of raw, socially charged cinema will appreciate its unflinching honesty, even if it's more niche than mainstream fare.
How long is Il était une fois... « Mommy »?
The documentary runs for 52 minutes.
About Il était une fois... « Mommy » (2017) — Inside Xavier Dolan's Cannes-winning family storm
Step behind the scenes of Xavier Dolan's acclaimed 2014 film *Mommy* with Tessa Louise-Salomé's intimate documentary *Il était une fois... « Mommy »* (2017). This 52-minute portrait revisits the explosive Cannes controversy that crowned Dolan's raw family drama as a modern classic, capturing the electrifying chemistry between Anne Dorval's resilient single mother and Antoine Olivier Pilon's volatile teenage son. Set against Montreal's gritty undercurrents, the film peels back the layers on a society that struggles to contain the very forces the movie so boldly unleashes. Through candid interviews and archival clips, it traces the lightning-fast journey from raw script to rapturous applause, revealing how art can mirror—and challenge—the fractures in our collective conscience.
With a director's restless eye and a cast delivering performances that still sting years later, *Il était une fois... « Mommy »* isn't just a making-of; it's a meditation on the cost of genius and the weight of authenticity. Whether you're a devotee of Dolan's cinematic rebellion or a newcomer curious about the alchemy behind one of Quebec's most talked-about films, this documentary delivers a behind-the-curtain look that's as turbulent and touching as the masterpiece it celebrates.