Midday Movies: Once Upon My Mother

About the Film
In 1963, Esther gave birth to Roland, the youngest sibling of a large family. Roland was born with a clubfoot that prevented him from standing. Against everyone’s advice, she promised her son that he would be able to walk just like everyone else and have a wonderful life.

From that moment on, Esther devoted herself fully to ensuring this promise came true. Spanning decades of hardships and miracles, this film is the story of an incredible destiny and the greatest love of all: a mother’s love for her child. Based on Roland Perez’s book, Ma Mère, Dieu Et Sylvie Vartan.

[ Drama | France | 2025 | 102 mins | French with English subtitles | Dir: Ken Scott ]

Part of Midday Movies: Food, Flicks & Friends, a film appreciation series exploring films of Jewish interest, with enlightening discussions with filmmakers and scholars and casual conversation with other film enthusiasts. Kosher lunch provided.

Presented by the William & Irene Weinberg Family Baltimore Jewish Film Institute