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Director: Jonathan Liebesman
In a squalid German hospital, an overworked doctor tends to the difficult childbirth of Karla. We learn that Karla has lost three previous babies, and her husband is pessimistic about the survival of this one. But both Karla and the doctor believe this one will survive unfortunately, it turns out.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Genesis and Catastrophe (2000), directed by Jonathan Liebesman, is a little-known drama film that has received a mixed critical reception. The film follows the difficult childbirth of a woman named Karla in a squalid German hospital. While not widely recognized, the film provides an intimate look at the challenges of childbirth and the fragility of human life.
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Fans of director Jonathan Liebesman's gripping, visceral style will appreciate this 2000 drama 'Genesis and Catastrophe', which offers a tense, immersive look at a difficult childbirth in a squalid German hospital setting.
"Genesis and Catastrophe: A True Story" is a short story written by Roald Dahl first published in Playboy magazine in December 1959 and included in his book Kiss Kiss (1960). It is a fictionalised account based upon a true historical incident. It is also known as A Fine Son.
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