Children of the Decree 2005
Original title: Das Experiment 770: Gebären auf Befehl
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Synopsis
Procreation is the social duty of all fertile women, was the political thinking during the 1960s and 1970s in Romania. In 1966, Ceaucescu issued Decree 770, in which he forbade abortion for all women unless they were over forty or were already taking care of four children. All forms of contraception were totally banned. The New Romanian Man was born. By 1969, the country had a million babies more than the previous average. Romanian society was rapidly changing. By using very interesting archival footage and excerpts from old fiction films and by interviewing famous personalities from that time – gynecologists or mothers who were part of the new society - the director revives this period of tremendous oppression of personal freedom. Many deaths were caused by the mere fact that women, including wives of secret Romanian agents, famous TV presenters, and actresses, had to undergo illegal abortions. Many women were jailed for having them.
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Immerse yourself in a haunting reflection on a bygone era marked by stark societal pressures and the struggle for personal freedom. This film evokes a profound sense of nostalgia intertwined with the chilling reality of oppression, capturing the emotional weight of forced motherhood in 1960s Romania. With a visual aesthetic that blends archival footage and vintage cinematic styles, it conjures images of a society caught between dreams of rebellion and the harshness of duty. Experience the loneliness of women navigating a world where their identities are sacrificed for the state, layered with a beautiful soundtrack that underscores their silent struggles. It’s a cinematic journey that resonates with themes of grief, resilience, and the search for hope amidst despair, leaving viewers to ponder the cost of freedom and the essence of humanity itself.
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