The film is less about coming out and more about to oneself. Gallienne plays both himself and his mother, a brilliant casting choice that visually represents how much of her he has absorbed.
Overview of Guillaume y los chicos, ¡A la mesa! (Me, Myself and Mum) Guillaume y los chicos ВЎA la mesa!
Guillaume’s journey is about finding a place where he doesn't have to be "Guillaume and the boys," but just Guillaume. The film is less about coming out and more about to oneself
The film’s title sets the stage: Guillaume’s mother calls her children to dinner by saying, "Guillaume and the boys, to the table!" This phrasing effectively separates Guillaume from his brothers, categorizing him as "other." (Me, Myself and Mum) Guillaume’s journey is about
Growing up, Guillaume internalizes this distinction. Because he admires his mother’s elegance and temperament, he mimics her—not because he necessarily feels like a woman, but because he wants to be her to win her love. This creates a central irony: everyone assumes Guillaume is gay because of his feminine mannerisms, while Guillaume is simply trying to navigate his own unique identity. 2. The Mother-Son Dynamic