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A Labour of Sharing

A Labour of Sharing

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Documentary

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A documentary that allows us to witness three births in their intimacy. Through their actions, the couples who agreed to participate in the film help to propose alternatives to the dominant medical interventions in hospitals.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

62 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1981

Country

Canada

Cast

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