Love Alone Can't Make a Child (2024)

03/14/2024 (DE) • 1h 45m

Documentary

Filmed over 10 years, Love Alone Can’t Make a Child is an intimate portrait of two women, their love, and their determined efforts to fulfil their shared desire to have a child despite immense challenges.

Overview

Love Alone Can’t Make a Child chronicles the love story and emotional odyssey of Maria and Christiane who, for over a decade, have been trying to fulfil their desire of giving birth to a child of their own. The director, a childhood friend of Maria, lovingly narrates the couple's journey, showcasing their resilience in the face of ever-increasing challenges, and the intricate dynamics of a relationship under tremendous strain. More than anything else, the film continually pursues what love truly means in a long-term romantic relationship.

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Status

Released

Original Language

German

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

paraplegic

lesbian relationship

motherhood

lgbt parenting

fertility

reproductive rights

in vitro fertilization

egg donor

long-term observation

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