Women's Misery - Women's Happiness

The film presents differing perspectives on women experiencing problematic pregnancies and the consequences that arise when they seek assistance from a back-alley abortionist, a licensed clinic-based abortion provider, or an obstetrician capable of performing a Caesarian Section. The original full version of the film appears to be lost, though shortened versions exist, including one with added dialogue scenes filmed in Germany in 1935. The extent of Eisenstein's involvement in the production remains uncertain—whether he directed some or all of it, only edited it, or left the work primarily to Alexandrov and Tisse. A 65-minute (5800 ft.) version with English intertitles and a music track was released in the USA in 1930 under the title *BIRTH*.