The Disappearance of My Mother (2019)

Plot

Aging fashion icon Benedetta Barzini yearns to withdraw from the relentless scrutiny of her glamorous past. However, her son’s ambition to document her life in a final film ignites a complex interplay of collaboration and conflict. As they navigate their relationship, Benedetta grapples with the pervasive influence of the camera, challenging her desire for anonymity. Their journey reveals the deep-seated tensions between personal identity and public perception, ultimately forcing Benedetta to confront the very images she wishes to escape.