20th Century Women

Year: 2016
Country: USA
Director: Mike Mills
Cast: Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup
Genre: comedy, drama
Runtime: 119 min.
Age: 16+

Love, life and the struggles of a mother bringing up a son in the the late 70's. The ignorance of a free spirit against the needs of a young man trying to find his true character and beliefs.

Love, life and the struggles of a mother bringing up a son in the the early 70's. The ignorance of a free spirit against the needs of a young man trying to find his true character and beliefs. Living in a bohemian household shared with 3 like minded spirited people to help pay the rent, his mother tries to establish bonds that he cannot deal with. She cannot deal with his inability to talk and enlists the help of other females in his life to share the burdon of his upbringing. Slowly life unravels for them all without understanding how. In spite of their perceived struggles, they all go on to live defined life's without any serious consequences.

Awards & Festivals:

Academy Award Nomination - Best Original Screenplay
Golden Globe Award Nomination - Best Comedy/Musical, Best Actress in Comedy/Musical
Independent Spirit Award Nomination - Best Actress, Best Screenplay
Sattellite Award Nomination - Best Actress
Women Film Critics Aliance Award - Special Prize