What is the film 'A Child of My Own' about?

'A Child of My Own' is a docu-fiction film about Alejandra, a woman who faked a pregnancy for months to deceive her new husband and his family.

Who directed the docu-fiction film 'A Child of My Own'?

The film 'A Child of My Own' was directed by Chile's much-lauded documentarian Maite Alberdi.

What is unique about the filmmaking approach in 'A Child of My Own'?

'A Child of My Own' uses a docu-fiction hybrid format, blending staged scenes with actors and documentary elements like interviews and archival material, based on a real testimony.

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Woman Fakes Pregnancy for Months in Deceptive Charade

14 Feb

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Summary

A woman faked a pregnancy for months to appease her new husband and family.
The docu-fiction film explores the extreme lie and its irreversible consequences.
The story is based on a real-life testimony and spans 16 years of her life.

Woman Fakes Pregnancy for Months in Deceptive Charade

Maite Alberdi, known for her docu-fiction style, presents "A Child of My Own" ("Un hijo propio"), a film world premiering at the Berlinale. The movie delves into the extraordinary story of Alejandra, who deceived her new husband and his family by faking a pregnancy.

Inspired by a real person Alberdi met in Mexico, the film uses staged scenes with actors, interviews, and archival material to trace Alejandra's nearly 16-year journey. This narrative explores the motivations behind such a profound deception.