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'All About My Mother' tells a mother's journey of love and activism for her gay son

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The film 'All About My Mother' is based on a true story set in Seville, Spain, in 1977, focusing on a mother's love for her gay son.
  • Reme, the devoted mother, discovers her son Miguel is gay as he pursues his dream of becoming a singer, and instead of condemning him, she offers her full support.
  • Motivated by maternal love, Reme becomes involved in the fight for LGBT+ rights, leading to her participation in the first gay demonstration in Seville.

Set in Seville, Spain, in 1977, "All About My Mother" is a powerful declaration of love from a mother who chooses to support her gay son at a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime.

Based on a true story, in Seville in 1977, 'Te estoy amando locamente' is a mother's declaration of love who decides to support her gay son, when homosexuality was still considered a crime.

— Article descriptionIntroducing the film's premise and historical setting.

The story follows Reme, a widow devoted equally to her church and her only child, Miguel. She harbors hopes of him becoming the first university graduate in the family. Unbeknownst to her, Miguel has different aspirations: he dreams of becoming a singer and plans to enter a television talent contest. It is during this pursuit of his dream that Reme discovers her son is gay.

The story follows Reme, a mother as devoted to the church as she is to Miguel, her only son, and who lives with the hope that the boy will be the first university graduate in the family, but what this widow does not know is that he has other plans.

— Article descriptionDescribing the protagonist and her initial expectations for her son.

Instead of reprimanding him, Reme's reaction is one of unwavering support. This maternal love becomes the driving force behind her unexpected journey, propelling her into the heart of the struggle for LGBT+ rights.

The young man will do everything to achieve his dream of being a singer and participate in a talent contest for television.

— Article descriptionExplaining the son's aspirations that lead to the mother's discovery.

Directed by Alejandro Marín, the film is the result of nearly five years of research into the first gay demonstration in Seville. Its poignant narrative and powerful message were recognized with a Goya Award for Best Original Song, underscoring its impact both artistically and thematically.

It is right here when Reme discovers that her son is homosexual, but instead of reprimanding him, she decides to give him her support.

— Article descriptionDetailing the mother's reaction to her son's sexuality.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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