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.”
2024•1h 45m•6.7•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Judith Beuth
Writer
Judith Beuth
Languages
German
Studio
Kloos & Co.
Production
Company
Kloos & Co.
Company
Mattima Films
Company
ZDF
Producer
Stefan Kloos
Producer
Anja Dziersk
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