Mothers in a Ukrainian women's prison can live with their children until the age of three while serving sentences for various crimes.
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Mothers in a Ukrainian women's prison can live with their children until the age of three while serving sentences for various crimes.
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Lesya, a mother serving a seven-year sentence in a women’s prison in Odesa, Ukraine, navigates life behind bars with her newborn child. The facility allows mothers to keep their children until they turn three. Interactions with fellow inmates, nurses, and wardens reveal the daily struggles and relationships formed in this environment. The film features Maryna Klimova, Iryna Kiryazeva, and Lyubov Vasylyna, focusing on the experiences of women who are also mothers, wives, and daughters.
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- Meet Maryna Klimova and other talented cast members.
- See a unique perspective on motherhood in prison.
- Find out how children adapt to life in a women's prison.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on September 1, 2021, at the Venice International Film Festival.
- 107 Mothers was selected as the Slovak entry for the 94th Academy Awards.
- The film allows mothers to serve their sentences with children until age three.
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Who directed the film 107 Mothers?
107 Mothers was directed by Peter Kerekes.
What is the runtime of the film 107 Mothers?
The runtime of 107 Mothers is 90 minutes.
Which countries co-produced 107 Mothers?
107 Mothers is a co-production between Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine.
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