Love Alone Can't Make a Child (2024)

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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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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
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Screenplay

Music: Amund Ulvestad
Editing: Jana Dugnus
Production: Kloos & Co., Mattima Films AS, ZDF
Country: Germany, Norway
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Love Alone Can't Make a Child about?
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.
Who directed Love Alone Can't Make a Child?
Love Alone Can't Make a Child was directed by Judith Beuth.
How long is Love Alone Can't Make a Child?
Love Alone Can't Make a Child has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Love Alone Can't Make a Child?
Love Alone Can't Make a Child is a Documentary film.
Where was Love Alone Can't Make a Child produced?
Love Alone Can't Make a Child was produced in Germany, Norway.