Portrait of my Mother

2016 0h 2m EN

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Portrait of my Mother is an ethereal and stylized short documentary about the inner strength [Sophia Nahli Allison's] mother found to continue moving forward in life despite certain hardships. Inspired by portraiture photography and reminiscent of Rembrandt paintings, Portrait of my Mother uses diptychs to create a poetic and intimate story.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Director: Sophia Nahli Allison

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RUNTIME

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Tight 2-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sophia Nahli Allison, shot by Sophia Nahli Allison. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sophia Nahli Allison shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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The take

Sophia Nahli Allison directs. Sophia Nahli Allison behind the camera. Sophia Nahli Allison cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

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1Tight 2-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Sophia Nahli Allison, shot by Sophia Nahli Allison. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Sophia Nahli Allison shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.