Topic: Maternity

Direction Elizabeth Sankey

Cast Sophia Di Martino · Marion Gibson

Synopsis Witches (2024) delves into the intricate connection between the depiction of witches in cinema and the often-overlooked issue of postpartum depression. This thought-provoking documentary weaves together archival film footage and personal narratives to explore how these cinematic representations have influenced...

Direction Andrea Arnold

Cast Natalie Press · Danny Dyer · Jodie Mitchell · Molly Griffiths

Synopsis Wasp (S) (2003) follows the life of Zoe, a young woman who is already a mother to four small children. Her partner has vanished, leaving her to raise their family in dire financial circumstances. When an old flame unexpectedly reappears...

Direction Amjad Al Rasheed

Cast Mouna Hawa · Hitham Omari · Yumna Marwan · Salwa Nakkara

Synopsis Inshallah a Boy (2023) is set in modern-day Jordan and follows the story of Nawal, a woman in her 30s who faces a daunting challenge after the loss of her husband. Determined to secure her daughter's future, Nawal embarks on...

Direction Yngvild Sve Flikke

Cast Kristine Kujath Thorp · Arthur Berning · Nader Khademi · Tora Christine Dietrichson

Synopsis Ninjababy (2021) follows the journey of Rakel, a vibrant young woman with ambitious dreams of becoming an astronaut, a forest protector, and a talented cartoonist. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself unexpectedly pregnant. Rakel, who prefers...

Direction Magnus von Horn

Cast Victoria Carmen Sonne · Trine Dyrholm · Besir Zeciri · Joachim Fjelstrup

Synopsis The Girl with the Needle (2024) follows Karoline, a young factory worker navigating the harsh realities of post-World War I Copenhagen. After being dismissed from her job and left destitute and pregnant, she encounters Dagmar, a captivating figure who oversees...

Direction Nestor Lopez · Carlos Valle Casas

Synopsis Seeds from Kivu (2024) delves into the harrowing experiences of women in Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, who have endured gang rapes at the hands of local militias vying for control over the region's valuable mineral resources. The documentary explores...

Direction Pamela Adlon · Louis C.K. · Nisha Ganatra · Lance Bangs

Cast Pamela Adlon · Hannah Alligood · Olivia Edward · Celia Imrie

Synopsis Better Things (TV Series) (2016) follows the life of a dedicated actress who navigates the complexities of raising her three daughters while managing the demands of her career in Hollywood. The series delves into the challenges and triumphs of single...

Direction Alison Bell · Sarah Scheller · Trent O'Donnell

Cast Alison Bell · Duncan Fellows · Leon Ford · Noni Hazlehurst

Synopsis The Letdown (TV Series) (2017) follows Audrey, a woman navigating the complexities of motherhood while striving to maintain her individuality. While she aims to avoid being solely defined by her role as a mother, the challenges she faces are substantial....

Direction Pilar Palomero

Cast Carla Quílez · Àngela Cervantes · Jordan Dumes · Pepe Lorente

Synopsis La maternal (2022) follows the journey of Carla, a spirited and defiant 14-year-old. Residing in a humble eatery on the outskirts of a small town with her young, single mother, Carla frequently misses school and spends her days with her...

Direction Léa Fehner

Cast Héloïse Janjaud · Myriem Akeddiou · Khadija Kouyaté · Quentin Vernede

Synopsis Sages-femmes (2023) follows the journey of Sofia and Louise, two recent graduates who embark on their careers as midwives. They swiftly face the hurdles and complexities of daily hospital routines within a strained healthcare environment.

Direction Jason Reitman

Cast Elliot Page · Michael Cera · Jennifer Garner · Jason Bateman

Synopsis Juno (2007) follows the journey of Juno MacGuff, a 16-year-old high school student known for her sharp wit and sarcastic demeanor, which she uses to mask her insecurities. After a brief romantic encounter with her classmate Bleeker, Juno finds herself...

Direction Andrea Testa

Cast Evelyn Fernandez · Guadalupe Sálazar · Aylen Parolini · Luciana Sánchez Lopez

Synopsis Niña mamá (2019) presents a poignant exploration through muted tones and serene, still frames, capturing the journeys of young women at a public hospital in Argentina. This is the setting where adolescent girls grapple with the profound decision of what...

Direction Kat Sadler · Simon Bird · Marco Alessi

Cast Kat Sadler · Lizzie Davidson · Louise Brealey · Paul Bazely

Synopsis Such Brave Girls (2023) is a dysfunctional family sitcom that chronicles the lives of sisters Josie and Billie, along with their single mother Deb. Together, they face the challenges of life, relying on questionable decisions and self-worth that is solely...

Direction Tom Moore

Cast Sissy Spacek · Anne Bancroft · Ed Berke · Carol Robbins

Synopsis 'night, Mother (1986) presents a harrowing scenario where Thelma Cates faces an unimaginable challenge. Her daughter, Jessie, reveals her intention to end her life before dawn. Jessie, a middle-aged woman struggling with epilepsy, unemployment, a failed marriage, and a son...

Direction Erik S. Weigel

Cast Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Synopsis The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard (2024) offers an exclusive look into the life of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a woman who endured unimaginable suffering at the hands of her mother due to Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. The documentary delves...

Direction Carlo Sironi

Cast Barbara Ronchi · Claudio Segaluscio · Sandra Drzymalska · Vitaliano Trevisan

Synopsis Sole (2019) follows the story of Lena, a Polish woman who is seven months pregnant and is prepared to sell her unborn child. Ermanno agrees to pose as the father, while Fabio, Ermanno's uncle, and his wife Bianca, who are...

Direction Rodrigo García

Cast Naomi Watts · Annette Bening · Kerry Washington · Samuel L. Jackson

Synopsis Mother and Child (2009) explores the intertwined lives of three women navigating the complexities of motherhood and personal growth. Karen, a 50-year-old woman, grapples with the emotional aftermath of giving up her daughter for adoption at the age of 14,...

Direction Clare Weiskopf

Cast Valerie Guarnizo · Clare Weiskopf · Diego Weiskopf · Nicolas van Hemelryck

Synopsis Amazona (2016) delves into the profound and emotional journey of Val and Clare, a mother and daughter duo. Following the devastating loss of her eldest child, Val abandons her family and ventures into the depths of the Colombian jungle in...

Direction Fleur Fortune

Cast Alicia Vikander · Elizabeth Olsen · Himesh Patel · Minnie Driver

Synopsis The Assessment (2024) is set in a future society where the process of becoming parents is tightly regulated. A couple undergoes a rigorous seven-day evaluation to determine their eligibility for parenthood. However, their journey takes a dark turn as they...

Direction Klara Kochanska · Jagoda Szelc

Cast Masza Wagracka · Magdalena Rózczka · Barbara Wypych · Tomasz Tyndyk

Synopsis The Mothers of Penguins (2024) follows the journey of a seasoned MMA fighter whose life takes an unexpected turn when her seven-year-old son starts attending a new school. As she navigates the challenges of parenthood, she discovers that her most...