Motherhood

1917 50min

European peasants Albert & Louise are separated by war with Albert only able to return once during the conflict. While he is away the enemyโ€™s captain seizes their home as his headquarters and forces himself on Louise. When the war ends shortly afterwards Albert is overjoyed at the news of a birth of a son but begins to question when he finds that Louise has rejected the child. Forcing a confession from her about her molestation he reacts with vengeance towards the child but Louise realizing the boy is blameless acts to protect him and the three form a family.

Storyline

European peasants Albert & Louise are separated by war with Albert only able to return once during the conflict. While he is away the enemyโ€™s captain seizes their home as his headquarters and forces himself on Louise. When the war ends shortly afterwards Albert is overjoyed at the news of a birth of a son but begins to question when he finds that Louise has rejected the child. Forcing a confession from her about her molestation he reacts with vengeance towards the child but Louise realizing the boy is blameless acts to protect him and the three form a family.

Released
March 26, 1917
Runtime
50min
Director
Genre
Language
English
Production
Mutual Film