Water Children (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, Water Children is a documentary film directed by Aliona van der Horst, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. As a film about fertility, Water Children is an ode to womanhood and the body Filmmaker Aliona van der Horst followed the trail of the unconventional Dutch-Japanese pianist and artist Tomoko Mukaiyama who made a huge work of art on the theme of womanhood and fertility. She created a cathedral-like space out of twelve thousand white silk dresses in which visitors, as in a ritual, roamed around and fell silent. And where people confessed intimate details about children who were or were not born, about sexuality and life-choices. This resulted in a majestic epic about motherhood, miscarriages and menopause. In a visual and poetic way, the film penetrates into what is probably still one of the greatest of taboos, menstruation, and, as a consequence, touches upon universal themes around life and death.
Who’s in it. Water Children stars Tomoko Mukaiyama as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Water Children has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Water Children page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Water Children (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Water Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Water Children worth watching?
- Water Children holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Water Children?
- Water Children stars Tomoko Mukaiyama.
- When was Water Children released?
- Water Children was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.