Question 1

What prayer does Diana recite when her mother dies, and how does it relate to the film's title?

Accepted Answer

Diana recites a prayer from the Song of Solomon 3:4, which includes the line 'I held him, and would not let him go, until I had brought him to my mother's house.' This passage is the source of the film's title.

Question 2

Which of the child actors in 'Our Mother's House' later achieved fame in 'Oliver!'?

Accepted Answer

Mark Lester, who played Jiminee, later achieved fame in the title role of 'Oliver!' (1968). He later gave up acting in the early 1980s to become an osteopath.

Question 3

What was Dirk Bogarde's experience working with the child actors on set?

Accepted Answer

In his memoir, Bogarde recalled being greeted by eight solemn children and a note in his caravan: 'Let's hope you're as good as you're cracked up to be. You'd better be. Sincerely, The Children.' He loved every second of the film.

Question 4

Which prestigious film festivals or awards recognized 'Our Mother's House'?

Accepted Answer

The film received a BAFTA Award in 1968 and was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 1967.

Question 5

Why was 'Our Mother's House' little-seen in the 1960s despite admiration from a famous director?

Accepted Answer

The film was regarded as a disappointment by many critics and was very little-seen in the 1960s, only occasionally appearing on British television in over fifty years. However, Italian director Luchino Visconti was a great admirer of it.

Our Mother's House

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