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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.”
6.7 / 10• 2024• 1h 45m•NR• German
Documentary
Storyline
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.
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Judith Beuth's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Love Alone Can't Make a Child is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
