The Mother and the Whore (1973)
0.1537Canon Score · ranked #164 all time
Aggregated from 5 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
Aimless young Alexandre juggles his relationships with his girlfriend, Marie, and a casual lover named Veronika. Marie becomes increasingly jealous of Alexandre's fling with Veronika and as the trio continues their unsustainable affair, the emotional stakes get higher, leading to conflict and unhappiness.
Why it ranks #164
Every list on which The Mother and the Whore appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Cahiers du Cinéma 100 (2008) | Major international poll | #23 / 100 |
| Sight & Sound Directors' 100 (2022) | Major international poll | #53 / 104 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #106 / 264 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #293 / 500 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |