Berlinale 2025: Eerie Austrian Psychological Thriller 'Mother's Baby'

"You wanted a child." "But not this one." What would you do in this crazy situation? After giving birth, the baby you just gave birth to is suddenly taken away but then they return a little while later with the baby. But wait, is it the same baby, or another one? How can you even tell? What do you even say? That's the concept for this tricky, sneaky, mysterious new thriller titled Mother's Baby, directed by the Austrian filmmaker Johanna Moder. The film is premiering in the Main Competition at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival and also stands out as one of the better films in the entire Berlinale line-up this year. I really dug this and have been thinking about it often since first catching my screening. Moder's Mother's Baby features very eerie, creepy vibes throughout. I was entirely caught up in the story, following her along, hoping we'll find out just WTF is going on with this baby and this strange clinic. This film will play well with horror fans, as well as mothers, as well as anyone who appreciates smart, crafty filmmaking. Though it may freak out new mothers like her. // Continue Reading ›

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