Pieces of a Woman
Pieces of a Woman is a 2020 drama film directed by Kornél Mundruczó from a screenplay by Kata Wéber.
Pieces of a Woman is a 2020 drama film directed by Kornél Mundruczó from a screenplay by Kata Wéber. Starring Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf, Ellen Burstyn, and others, it follows a Boston couple dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic home birth and the loss of their baby. It is an international co-production of the United States, Canada, and Hungary and later streamed on Netflix.
Plot
The film follows Martha and Sean, a Boston couple whose lives change after a home birth ends in tragedy. Martha then navigates grief, family tensions, and a legal process involving the midwife.
Production
Pieces of a Woman was directed by Kornél Mundruczó and written by Kata Wéber. It was made as an international co-production involving the United States, Canada, and Hungary.
Release
The film had a select theatrical release on December 30, 2020, and began streaming on Netflix on January 7, 2021.
Reception and recognition
The film drew attention for its opening childbirth scene and for Vanessa Kirby’s performance, which was highlighted at the Venice Film Festival.
Key facts
- The film is based partly on Mundruczó and Wéber’s stage play of the same name.
- Its story centres on Martha, whose home birth ends in the death of her newborn child.
- The film explores grief, loss, family conflict, and a court case involving the midwife.
- Vanessa Kirby plays Martha, and Ellen Burstyn plays her mother Elizabeth.
- The opening childbirth sequence became widely noted for its long take.
The film is an international co-production that includes Canada, so it has a direct Canadian production connection and is relevant to Canadian film audiences.[1]
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pieces_of_a_WomanSupports: Basic film identification, director, writer, cast, plot, production countries, release timing, and thematic overview.
- Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81128745Supports: Official streaming listing, synopsis, release year, rating, and cast.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/pieces_of_a_womanSupports: Synopsis, director, genre, release dates, runtime, and cast.
- RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/pieces-of-a-woman-movie-review-2020Supports: Plot description and background on the screenplay's personal inspiration.