Mother Vera

Mother Vera 2025 Directed by Alys Tomlinson , Cécile Embleton

Shot in black and white in a lyrical, documentary style, Vera takes us from the hidden, religious world of the Belarusian convent to rural farmland, where men and women facing personal and social difficulties live and work. It is here that Vera expresses her deep connection with the horses that she looks after as part of her obedience (religious duty). The film is narrated by Vera as she tells her story of finding faith as a young woman and the impact it has had on her emotionally and spiritually.

Country United Kingdom

Production Country United Kingdom

Language English

Spoken Languages Belarusian , English , French

Gnere Documentary

Production Company She Makes Productions

Release Date 29 August 2025

95 mins