Birth
Birth

Movie spotlight

Birth

2009
Movie
12 min
English

Amina, a young woman (17) is pregnant and afraid to give birth. For a consolation and advice she goes to older women but their stories scare her even more.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes51%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users67%
Director: Jonathan GlazerGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Ten years after her husband's tragic death, a grieving widow begins to suspect that a young boy who approaches her might be the reincarnation of her late husband. As she delves deeper into this unsettling possibility, her sanity and relationships are pushed to the brink.

Critical Reception

Birth received polarized reviews, with many critics praising its ambitious themes, striking visuals, and Nicole Kidman's performance, while others found its narrative unsettling and emotionally distant. It garnered significant attention for its mature exploration of grief, identity, and the uncanny.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its artistic direction and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Nicole Kidman's performance is a standout, conveying complex grief and confusion.

  • Some found the film's premise and execution to be too abstract or disturbing.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's thought-provoking themes and Kidman's powerful portrayal of a woman grappling with loss and an extraordinary claim. However, a significant portion found the narrative too ambiguous and the subject matter unsettling.

Fun Fact

The film's controversial and haunting opening sequence, featuring Nicole Kidman at a birthday party, was filmed over several days and involved a large number of extras to create the intended atmosphere of unease.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review