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Heartbeat (2012 film)

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Language
  
German

Director
  
Romana Caren

Country
  
Austria

Release date
  
June 6, 2012 (2012-06-06) (Vienna Short Film Festival) June 10, 2012 (2012-06-10) (Austria)

Writer
  
Romana Caren (play), Romana Caren (screenplay), Florian Graf (play)

Heartbeat is a 2012 Austrian short film directed by Romana Caren, about a happily married couple learning about a life changing diagnosis. The film is based on the stage play "Wintervogel" which had its world premiere in 2010 at the Theater Drachengasse.

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Plot

Heartbeat (2012 film) movie scenes The body is the heartbeat and the breath connecting us to life These vital functions reverberate through the sexual act as they do through Mike Figgis

Emilia and Bernhard Janes are over the moon when they learn that they are finally expecting a child. During a routine check they are confronted with a terrifying diagnoses. Emilia has cancer. Her chances to survive are good, but therefore she will have to start with the treatment immediately. The doctor suggests an abortion. While Bernhard is willing to sacrifice the baby in order to save his wife´s life, Emilia is already too attached to the baby. Time is running.

Cast

  • Romana Caren - Emilia Janes
  • Valentin Schreyer - Bernhard Janes
  • Katrine Eichberger - Doctor Wagner

    • References

    Heartbeat (2012 film) Wikipedia
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    Heartbeat (2012 film) IMDb