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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Samuel Flückiger’s UNSER KIND Exposes the Heartbreak and Taboos of Infertility and Surrogacy

Unser Kind, directed by Samuel Flückiger, offers a harrowing and deeply poignant exploration of a subject seldom addressed on screen—infertility and the challenges faced by couples pursuing surrogacy in countries where the practice is permitted. Flückiger’s latest short film follows a Swiss couple, driven by the dream of parenthood, as they navigate an emotional and legal labyrinth in the pursuit of surrogacy abroad. Through stunning … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Samuel Flückiger’s UNSER KIND Exposes the Heartbreak and Taboos of Infertility and Surrogacy

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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Samuel Flückiger director of the Oscar-qualifying ‘Unser Kind’

The fact that surrogacy is illegal in Switzerland adds a layer of complexity to the story. How did you approach this sensitive and taboo subject in your writing and direction? Since UNSER KIND does deal with such a sensitive and taboo subject, it was incredibly important to me to strive for as much emotional, social and medical authenticity as possible. While this can be achieved … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Samuel Flückiger director of the Oscar-qualifying ‘Unser Kind’

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