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17 Seconds to Sophie

17 Seconds to Sophie

Genres

Documentary

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The sound of a ticking kitchen timer introduces a slim, nude woman who is standing in semi-profile against a bare, off-white wall. Her expression is impassive. Her image flickers slightly, and we watch her abdomen grow, realizing we are seeing a time-lapse sequence of her pregnancy. After 17 seconds, the timer rings; a baby appears in her arms, and the time-lapse gives way to real time. A mother's beatific smile appears as she cuddles the child.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

1 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

01 October 1998

Country

Cast

Carol Cote

Carol Cote

Mother

Sophia Jane Cote

Sophia Jane Cote

Baby

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