Cast
My Mother's High Heels
"My Mother's High Heels" focuses on the discomfort of a small 10-year-old boy, José, who is forced to go shopping with his mother. The film reveals José's mother's fondness for shopping and how much her child is bored because of this. While José would rather play outside and spend time with his friends, his mother always takes him to shopping malls. In this situation, José's frustration and helplessness are conveyed to the audience. The film tells the world of a mother from the perspective of a child and the impact of this world on the child. The film shows viewers how much the world of children contradicts the world of adults and how much the world of children is misunderstood by adults.
The film tests the viewer's empathy skills and offers a different perspective on the world of children. Viewers, by empathizing with José's situation, learn to respect children's feelings and thoughts more.
The film was shot in various shopping malls in Madrid, the city where José lives.