Nest Egg
Released just last year. Nest Egg is a feature film. directed by Merve Kılıçer. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Driven to gain control over her body and reproductive rights, an artist documents her procedure of human oocyte cryopreservation (freezing eggs). Her story tracks the medical and emotional impacts while addressing the position of the artist in society in relation to traditional family structures. Borrowing from the staging of hidden mother photography in the Victorian era, the artist invites the viewer to consider the expectations of holding a child ‘stable’ while fulfilling societal expectations in a precarious world.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nest Egg about?
Driven to gain control over her body and reproductive rights, an artist documents her procedure of human oocyte cryopreservation (freezing eggs). Her story tracks the medical and emotional impacts ...
Who directed Nest Egg?
Nest Egg was directed by Merve Kılıçer.
How long is Nest Egg?
Nest Egg has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was Nest Egg released?
Nest Egg was released on April 27, 2025 in theaters.