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Misery and Fortune of Woman

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This film shows contrasting views of women with problematic pregnancies and the outcomes resulting when they seek out a back-alley abortionist, a trained and licensed abortion provider in a clinic, or an obstetrician capable of performing a Caesarian Section. The full film appears to be lost, but shortened versions, including one with dialogue scenes added in Germany in 1935, can be found on the internet. Additionally, Eisenstein's role in making the picture remains unclear: did he direct some or all of it, just edit it, or merely leave it to Alexandrov and Tisse to make? Released in the USA 1930 in a 65 minute (5800 ft.) version with English intertitles and a music track under the title BIRTH.

Directed byEduard Tisse

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 5m
Language
DE
Released
February 5, 1930
Studios
Praesens-Film

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Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

Johannes Steiner

Creative team
Directed by
Eduard Tisse
Eduard Tisse
Written by
Grigori Aleksandrov
Grigori Aleksandrov
Produced by
Lazar Wechsler

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