Me Time

In this documentary, six protagonists share their personal experiences of abortion and sterilization, from unplanned pregnancy to becoming a happy mother, and vice versa, from wanting a child to regretting motherhood. With openness and humor, taboo topics are discussed, provocative questions are answered, and political laws are challenged. From discussing the challenges of balancing care work and career, the ecological footprint and sustainability with children, selfishness and adoption, to feelings of regret and freedom, lack of privacy, and crumbling partnerships. The protagonists criticize societal norms, challenge prejudices, and invite us to reflect on our own perceptions and thought patterns about parenthood. ME TIME was the first film, that shown at the Fusion Festival in Lerz, Germany.

Keywords

  • Ayla Yildiz
  • Exclusive Docs: New Perspectives
  • Made in Germany
  • controversial
  • current
  • family
  • identity
  • single parent

Director

  • Ayla Yildiz

Documentary, Independent


1h 26min


16

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NL

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Germany
2022
Self-determination, women's rights, taboos: ME TIME focuses on child-free life and expectations of mothers.

Self-determination, women's rights, taboos: ME TIME focuses on child-free life and expectations of mothers.


In this documentary, six protagonists share their personal experiences of abortion and sterilization, from unplanned pregnancy to becoming a happy mother, and vice versa, from wanting a child to regretting motherhood.


With openness and humor, taboo topics are discussed, provocative questions are answered, and political laws are challenged. From discussing the challenges of balancing care work and career, the ecological footprint and sustainability with children, selfishness and adoption, to feelings of regret and freedom, lack of privacy, and crumbling partnerships.


The protagonists criticize societal norms, challenge prejudices, and invite us to reflect on our own perceptions and thought patterns about parenthood. ME TIME was the first film, that shown at the Fusion Festival in Lerz, Germany.

Cast & Crew