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Released
2014 · FILM

The Midwife

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Language
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TV MovieDrama

Synopsis

After her mother's death, Gesa wishes to become a midwife. However, the city midwife refuses to take her on as an apprentice, so she must train under Professor Kilian at the city's birthing house. There, he exploits the unmarried pregnant women living there for his research.

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Principal cast & crew: 20

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Marco Pav D AuriaShot by Wolf SiegelmannScored by Marcel BarsottiDesigned by Jana Karen

Also known as

  • The Midwifeen
  • La comadronaes

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