20 Weeks

This film is a most see if you get the chance. It touches subject matters that are usually looked upon. It also helped me undertsand certain situatons in life, alot bettter.

I saw the German film "24 Weeks", and the plot is exactly the same. I recommend you checking out that one as well.

20 weeks will give you all the feels... I saw it at the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival 21 weeks pregnant, about 1.5 weeks after my own scan (all good news)... but I was really taken on the journey and sobbed a lot ... in the theatre ...openly ...mostly in part to the powerful acting. The story is strong and unfolds beautifully. The two leads were phenomenal and real and raw. I highly recommend checking out this film ... I wasn't sure what to expect with the ending, and was not disappointed.

I was struck immediately and deeply moved by the cinematography of "20 Weeks." The non-linear storytelling is poetic. I would like very much to read the screenplay, if it becomes available. The film is beautifully crafted. I applaud the filmmakers. Leena Pendharkar is a marvelous talent, and I look forward to seeing more of her work. I confess, I am a great admirer of Emily Schweber, whose casting is right on point. Anna Margaret Hollyman gives a heartfelt and generous performance. Exceptional, meaningful, heartbreaking, and impressive work.

As many commenters will note, 20 WEEKS presents an original depiction of the challenges expectant couples can face. While that is no doubt a noteworthy aspect of the film, there's much more to it. What I found especially compelling was the subtle patriarchy gradually exhibited by the lead male character, and the way the female lead develops in response. 20 WEEKS is thus not only a film about the challenges of pregnancy but also about the challenges of maintaining a feminist/egalitarian relationship during pregnancy.