

Filmed largely in close-up, this documentary records a woman giving birth while her husband remains at her side. The camera concentrates on her face throughout labor, briefly revealing the moment of the child’s arrival before the newborn is placed in her arms.
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Herz Frank's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The High Song is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”