(Making a Mother)

Content: What makes a mother? A short animation exploring matrescence, the often unseen and deeply personal metamorphosis of becoming a mother. This film reimagines ancient wisdom for contemporary motherhood, offering language, beauty, and recognition to an experience many feel, but few can name. A new mother is in a process of radical change – morphing, transforming, transcending. But does anybody see her?

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Animation

Runtime:

4 minutes

Year:

2026

Directors:

Emily Downe

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Director