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Mama Weed

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A French-Arabic translator for the Paris police anti-narcotics unit, Patience Portefeux (Isabelle Huppert) interprets the daily calls and conversations between the city's biggest drug dealers. In the evenings, she looks in on her aging mother (Liliane Rovère, "Call My Agent") at the long-term care facility where she is months behind in paying the bills. When she overhears the son of one of her mother's nurses on the wiretap, Patience is moved to protect him. But her involvement in his business quickly escalates and she finds herself in possession of a huge store of hash and the insider knowledge required to move it. With her newly adopted retired police dog at her side, Patience transforms into Mama Weed, a savvy saleswoman capitalizing on her field experience to earn the extra income she so desperately needs while doing her best to stay one step ahead of her colleagues at the precinct.
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Critics Consensus

Mama Weed fails to fully engage with its themes -- but that's a relatively small quibble with Isabelle Huppert in the central role.

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Joe Morgenstern Wall Street Journal 07/23/2021
It's a terrific performance in a film that swings gracefully between drama and kinetic farce Go to Full Review Bilge Ebiri New York Magazine/Vulture 07/22/2021
That's the magic of Huppert... her whirling, anxious performance is the main reason to see this picture. Go to Full Review Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times 07/19/2021
As Huppert's career choices go, "Mama Weed" serves as a perfectly satisfying amuse-bouche before she dives back into the meatier stuff. Go to Full Review Nils Gollersrud Loud and Clear Reviews Jul 9
2.5/5
Mama Weed ’s weak storytelling and lack of distinct style disappoint, but Isabelle Huppert’s killer performance keeps this film watchable. Go to Full Review Mitchell Beaupre Awards Radar 09/22/2022
2/4
Mama Weed is a breezy little dark comedy that you keep wishing would give you that little bit extra, but Huppert fans will likely find the time plenty worth it as she’s clearly having a ball. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/17/2022
4/5
It’s directed by French filmmaker Jean-Paul Salomé who clearly understands what he has in Huppert. He leans on the veteran actress and wisely lets her carry the bulk of load. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Giorgio G @GioBlob 10/01/2021 Well, this movie received different names before and since its release, thus don't get confused: La Daronne (original title), The Godmother, Mama Weed ("La dona do Barato" in Brasil). It's a quirky story about a policewoman who is simply fed up with her life and takes the opportunity to get back to her roots (as, one learns during the movie, her parents and her husband were on the crooked side as well). It starts a bit slow, but once she sees a chance to better her life and springs into action the whole thing becomes oddly funny and sometimes even hilarious. It's a light and sweet comedy with an excellent Isabelle Huppert. 6/10 points See more 07/23/2021 A funny,serious,mischevious film,much more complex & delightful than trailer might lead you to expect. Very fine cast in all the supporting roles,with Ms. Huppert bringing everything to the many facets of her character & her relationships ,as always. See more Read all reviews
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Jean-Paul Salomé

Director

Isabelle Huppert

Patience Portefeux

Hippolyte Girardot

Philippe

Farida Ouchani

Kadidja

Liliane Rovère

Mère de Patience

Jade-Nadja Nguyen

Madame Fo

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Synopsis A French-Arabic translator for the Paris police anti-narcotics unit, Patience Portefeux (Isabelle Huppert) interprets the daily calls and conversations between the city's biggest drug dealers. In the evenings, she looks in on her aging mother (Liliane Rovère, "Call My Agent") at the long-term care facility where she is months behind in paying the bills. When she overhears the son of one of her mother's nurses on the wiretap, Patience is moved to protect him. But her involvement in his business quickly escalates and she finds herself in possession of a huge store of hash and the insider knowledge required to move it. With her newly adopted retired police dog at her side, Patience transforms into Mama Weed, a savvy saleswoman capitalizing on her field experience to earn the extra income she so desperately needs while doing her best to stay one step ahead of her colleagues at the precinct.
Director
Jean-Paul Salomé
Producer
Kristina Larsen, Jean-Baptiste Dupont
Screenwriter
Hannelore Cayre, Jean-Paul Salomé, Hannelore Cayre
Production Co
Les Films de la Greluche, Scope Pictures, Restons Groupés Production, Doco Digital, Le Pacte, Les Films du Camélia, Les Films du Lendemain, La Boétie Films, Franklin Films
Genre
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 16, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 23, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$28.0K
Runtime
1h 45m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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