The representation of mother-son relationships in cinema and literature also varies across cultures and historical periods. For example, in some African cultures, the mother-son bond is deeply rooted in tradition and community, as seen in films like Timbuktu (2014) by Abderrahmane Sissako. In contrast, in some Western cultures, the mother-son relationship is often portrayed as more individualistic and emotionally intense, as seen in films like Moonlight (2016) by Barry Jenkins.
