

*Mamma Roma*, by Pier Paolo Pasolini
An evening dedicated to the figure of the mother and her hopes for her son.
*Mamma Roma*, by Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1976, 1h47 – Original version with subtitles
Mamma Roma, a middle-aged prostitute, is freed from her pimp on the occasion of his wedding. She then takes her young son, Ettore—who knows nothing of her past life—back with her, settles in a working-class neighborhood in Rome, and becomes a market vendor. While she harbors hopes for Ettore’s success, he begins hanging out with the neighborhood’s idle youths…
The screening will be preceded by the short film: *Le dimanche de la mamma*
*Mamma’s Sunday*, by Mario Caniglia, 1994, France, 11’
One Sunday in a public housing project, an Italian immigrant family. Through the mother’s perspective, we experience the family’s Sunday ritual. Beyond this somewhat traditional yet still relevant ritual, we get a glimpse into this Mediterranean culture.
Practical information
Bar and light meals available on site.
Chairs and bleachers are available. You may want to bring cushions for your comfort.
Starting at 8:00 p.m., access is only via the Passerelle Saint-Laurent (Panier side).
An evening dedicated to the figure of the mother and her hopes for her son.

*Mamma Roma*, by Pier Paolo Pasolini
*Mamma Roma*, by Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1976, 1h47 – Original version with subtitles
Mamma Roma, a middle-aged prostitute, is freed from her pimp on the occasion of his wedding. She then takes her young son, Ettore—who knows nothing of her past life—back with her, settles in a working-class neighborhood in Rome, and becomes a market vendor. While she harbors hopes for Ettore’s success, he begins hanging out with the neighborhood’s idle youths…
The screening will be preceded by the short film: *Le dimanche de la mamma*
*Mamma’s Sunday*, by Mario Caniglia, 1994, France, 11’
One Sunday in a public housing project, an Italian immigrant family. Through the mother’s perspective, we experience the family’s Sunday ritual. Beyond this somewhat traditional yet still relevant ritual, we get a glimpse into this Mediterranean culture.
Practical information
Bar and light meals available on site.
Chairs and bleachers are available. You may want to bring cushions for your comfort.
Starting at 8:00 p.m., access is only via the Passerelle Saint-Laurent (Panier side).







