Birth 4K 2004

Ten years ago, Anna lost her beloved husband Sean, who died suddenly while out for a routine jog. All these years, she never stopped mourning her spouse, but after meeting Joseph, she decided to remarry after much deliberation. Her family is happy for her and everyone is preparing for the upcoming wedding. One day, a strange boy comes to Anna's house and asks the young woman not to marry Joseph, otherwise she will make a big mistake. Anna decides it's a joke, but ten-year-old Sean is very serious, claiming that he is none other than her deceased husband, whose death Anna has never come to terms with...

Jonathan Glazer's film Birth was released in 2004 and, in my opinion, became one of the most underrated films of its time. For some reason, certain critics and viewers chose to see the film not as a poignant and dramatic story about true feelings and the power of love, but as a thoroughly fake and pretentious piece of work. And the tabloid press was full of discussion about a fabricated “pedophile” scandal related to intimate scenes between Nicole Kidman and young Cameron Bright. But “Birth” is first and foremost a film about love, about faith, about the impossibility of coming to terms with the loss of a loved one...

Perhaps skeptics and rationalists will scoff at Glazer's film, saying that the plot is far from new and that such things don't happen in real life... Only those who have loved sincerely at least once will understand Sean's behavior, only those who have loved and lost love forever will understand Anna's actions and emotions. Initially skeptical of her child's statements, she eventually begins to relive the feelings she had long hidden within herself. Her sincere love for her husband and her desire to get Sean back blind her, forcing her to sacrifice everything: her family, her reputation, Joseph... While watching, you marvel at the inner strength and spirit of this fragile woman, who is ready to do anything for love, for the sake of her belief in the possibility of regaining her lost happiness...

At the same time, the film does not delve into the depths of mysticism or esotericism; it plays on nuances and holds your attention until the very end. In my opinion, Birth is an intimate, very personal film. There are no loud, scandalous revelations or sensations in it. Instead, it features the amazing Nicole Kidman, whose performance is completely authentic. It is a pity that her work was only recognized with a Golden Globe nomination. Cameron Bright, who was 11 years old at the time of filming, is also good, and we must not forget to mention the great Lauren Bacall...

After watching The Birth, you are left with mixed feelings. On the one hand, there is the bitter aftertaste of drama, and on the other, the sweet feeling of faith in the power of love, diluted by a slightly salty and piercing ending.

Make me a date in this world.

Make a date for me in the twentieth century.

It's hard for me to breathe without your love.

Remember me, look back, call me!