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Love Alone Can't Make a Child

2024 105 min German 17+
Wubly rating 6.8 IMDb rating 7.4

“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 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.

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Judith Beuth Director · Jana Dugnus Editor

First release January 23, 2024 · Produced in Germany, Norway · Production Mattima Films, ZDF

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Kloos & Co.

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Mattima Films

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ZDF

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Germany · Norway

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Original title

Der Wunsch

Original language

German

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German

Release dates

Germany · January 23, 2024

Premiere

Germany · March 14, 2024

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No release date listed for United States.

Indonesia

June 8, 2024 · Premiere · Europe on Screen

Taiwan

October 18, 2025 · Premiere · Women Make Waves International Film Festival

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