The Disappearance of My Mother (2019)

In the captivating and deeply personal film, The Disappearance of My Mother, we explore the life of Benedetta, a woman who once held the world captive as an iconic 60s fashion model, inspiring luminaries like Warhol, Dali, Penn, and Avedon. Her life took a dramatic turn as a fervent feminist in the 70s, battling for women's emancipation. However, at the ripe age of 75, Benedetta yearns to escape the roles life has thrust upon her. She dreams of vanishing, seeking refuge in a place untouched by the familiar world that she's grown weary of. In this poignant journey towards liberation, her son Beniamino becomes an unlikely companion. Having always observed life from behind the lens, he has been documenting Benedetta's life since childhood, even against her resistance. Now, he aspires to create a cinematic tribute to his mother, to immortalize her essence before she disappears into the unknown. Their paths collide in a powerful confrontation between the camera's unblinking eye and Benedetta's desire for anonymity. This film morphs into an unexpected collaboration, a battle of wills, as Beniamino fights to capture the ultimate image of his mother - the embodiment of her liberation. The Disappearance of My Mother unfolds as an extraordinary testament to a woman's quest for freedom, a son's love, and the tenacious grasp of the lens that seeks to tell their story.

The Disappearance of My Mother is a documentary movie.

The Disappearance of My Mother is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on DIRECTV.

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