

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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- Language
- German
- paraplegic
- lesbian relationship
- motherhood
- lgbt parenting
- fertility
- reproductive rights
- in vitro fertilization
- egg donor
- long-term observation
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GermanyDE
- Premiere23 Jan 2024
- Theatrical14 Mar 2024
IndonesiaID
- Premiere17+Europe on Screen8 Jun 2024
TaiwanTW
- PremiereWomen Make Waves International Film Festival18 Oct 2025
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Love Alone Can't Make a Child was released on 14 March 2024.
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