Misery and Fortune of Woman

Synopsis

This film shows contrasting views of women with problematic pregnancies and the outcomes resulting when they seek out a back-alley abortionist, a trained and licensed abortion provider in a clinic, or an obstetrician capable of performing a Caesarian Section. The full film appears to be lost, but shortened versions, including one with dialogue scenes added in Germany in 1935, can be found on the internet. Additionally, Eisenstein's role in making the picture remains unclear: did he direct some or all of it, just edit it, or merely leave it to Alexandrov and Tisse to make? Released in the USA 1930 in a 65 minute (5800 ft.) version with English intertitles and a music track under the title BIRTH.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Sergei Eisenstein Grigori Aleksandrov Eduard Tisse
Editing	Editor	Sergei Eisenstein Eduard Tisse Lazar Wechsler
Crew	Supervisor of Production Resources	Sergei Eisenstein
Writing	Writer	Grigori Aleksandrov
Camera	Director of Photography	Eduard Tisse Emil Berna
Production	Producer	Lazar Wechsler
Sound	Music	Martin Uhl
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