"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."

Love Alone Can't Make a Child

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Documentary
Director:Judith Beuth

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.

Details

Original TitleDer Wunsch
StatusReleased
Release DateMarch 14, 2024
Release Dates
Germany:
Premiere - Jan 23, 2024
Theatrical - Mar 14, 2024
Indonesia:
Premiere - Jun 8, 2024 (17+)
Taiwan:
Premiere - Oct 18, 2025
Runtime1sa 45dk
000
Origin CountryNorway, Germany
Original LanguageGerman
Spoken LanguagesDeutsch

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