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.”
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
Production
Kloos & Co.
Production
Mattima Films
Production
ZDF
Production
Germany · Norway
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Der Wunsch
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
Germany · January 23, 2024
Premiere
Germany · March 14, 2024
Theatrical
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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