A Bastard Child (2017)

overview : In 1909, in an undemocratic Sweden, a bastard child is born and given the name of Hervor. Her mother is unmarried, due to which she is called a "whore' and is driven from her home. Hervor grows up at shelters and orphanages, unwanted, rejected by society. As an adult she spends her life struggling for social justice. In old age she tells us her story. Director Knutte Wester brings his grandmother's memories to life thought hand-painted animated images and has us witness someone being rejected in order to unite others. A story that all too often still repeating itself.

Release Date : Apr 13, 2017

Runtime : 57m

Genre : Documentary  Animation  History  

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Countries : Sweden

Keywords : sweden, struggle for survival, unwanted child, 1900s