Having Babies?
Originally released in 1976. Having Babies? is a documentary film. directed by Sibylle Schönemann. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Sibylle Schönemann’s film about abortion lets young and older women speak; women who were forced to abort by their partners or who chose to carry the baby to term despite predicted difficulties. Assembled as a kind of collage, a round table alternates with stylised passages, while the camera also shows moments in a clinic right before and after the procedure. The attitude vacillates between drama and affirmation of life. Liberal perspectives, with one exception, are left out. Schönemann, together with Tamara Trampe, almost managed to take up the complex issue in a feature film.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen der DDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Having Babies? about?
Sibylle Schönemann’s film about abortion lets young and older women speak; women who were forced to abort by their partners or who chose to carry the baby to term despite predicted difficulties....
Who directed Having Babies??
Having Babies? was directed by Sibylle Schönemann.
How long is Having Babies??
Having Babies? has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).
When was Having Babies? released?
Having Babies? was released on November 10, 1976 in theaters.