Waves Turn review
Josephine Ahnelt’s gentle but truthful documentary has home-movie intimacy and some incredibly touching moments
TL;DR
- The documentary "Waves Turn" depicts the reality of the first year of motherhood, moving beyond idealized portrayals.
- Director Josephine Ahnelt uses intimate filming techniques, similar to home videos, to capture vulnerable moments.
- Mothers share experiences of not immediately feeling all-encompassing love, facing judgment for feeding choices, and the significant changes in relationships.
- The film acknowledges the complexity of emotions, including exhaustion, joy, boredom, and wonder, experienced by new mothers.
- Judith Rohrmoser's self-portrait of breastfeeding is highlighted as a piece of art that challenges traditional depictions of motherhood.