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.
105 mins
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.
Andrew Grant
Co-Producer
Judith Beuth
Director
Stefan Kloos
Producer
Bianca Laschalt
Supervising Producer
Maria Taebling
Animation
Erica Hodne
Animation
Judith Beuth
Cinematography
Yannick Bonica
Cinematography
Astrid Menze
Assistant Editor
Jana Dugnus
Editor
Amund Ulvestad
Music
Florian Marquardt
Sound Designer
Andrew Grant
Sound