Am Anfang

In The Beginning

How much truth does a human need? Where did the Enlightenment take us? It became the driving force of modern life and thought. Of science, too. Today, thanks to technology, we can look inside ourself, and even into the life that succeeds us, that is, into unborn life. German leads in the world in prenatal diagnostics - becoming human in the maternal body: a series of ultrasound photos, regular prophylactic medical examinations, of prenatal preparatory courses, yet also ending at times in late abortions.

"In the Beginning" is a calm examination of a much-discussed and controversial field of medical research. It is an intimate film about love, hope and existential decisions. And about the secret of pregnancy and becoming human, which still remains a mystery even in an era of technical surveillance.
The director interviewed women and doctors and filmed their lives. The resulting material presents a non-judgemental view of the expectations of starting a family, and also depitcs the tragedy of decisions that will bring truth to light in their wake, and may indeed represent the first substantial ruptures in the course of a life.

Source: German Films Service & Marketing GmbH