Mama Turns 100

Mama Turns 100

1979 · 92 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Drama

Ana and her husband Antonio arrive in the manor in the countryside of Spain where she worked as a nanny many years ago, for the centennial birthday of the matriarch.

Directed by Carlos Saura · Written by Carlos Saura

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