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Love Alone Can't Make a Child

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.

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  • Documentary

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.

Keywords

  • motherhood
  • fertility
  • paraplegic
  • lesbian relationship
  • reproductive rights
  • lgbt parenting
  • in vitro fertilization
  • egg donor
  • long-term observation

Details

Status
Released
Release date
March 14, 2024
Original language
English
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
Love Alone Can't Make a Child (2024) | Kinocult