Le premier cri

Synopsis: Documentary about births around the different cultures and regions of the world.
Genre: Documentary
Director(s): Gilles de Maistre
Production: Christal Films
  2 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.5
Year:
2007
99 min
Website
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THE FIRST CRY:

I just tell Gaby

that today's baby was born Cristina ...

... with a dolphin.

It was so exciting!

My name is Adriana.

For over 30 years

I am a midwife in Mexico.

And my passion is the interplay

between babies and dolphins.

Gaby already know that the dolphin

emits ultrasounds with its sonar.

now discovered that these vibrations

soothe and stimulate the baby.

dolphin reacts well

Condo presence of Gaby.

Does the baby will be born today Gaby

I do not know.

But she is prepared.

Today is a special day.

There will be a total eclipse of the Sun

I believe that the planets

influence the birth,

think of all the women

the world they're at the end of pregnancy.

imagine them ...

on track ...

Shadow of the Moon ...

... ready to give birth Condo.

And think of all babies,

they'll cry for the first time.

As with all of us.

Gaby wants to have the child in the sea.

I take her to discover

This Caribbean beach.

The ideal place for

a natural childbirth.

Discreet and intimate.

are delighted.

decides that your baby will be born here.

We live here with 4 other couples

a large house ...

... close to this magnificent lake,

in the northern United States.

I think we do a nice pair.

I , Vanessa Quebec.

And he, the American Michael ...

... my love.

I bet this will be our last ride

boat, the two.

Yes, today we will be three.

We call it Lilicoy,

"Fruit of passion" (passion fruit) in Hawaiian.

Will be born in our house

with our friends ...

... without medical help

or a midwife.

It is called this a "free birth".

A baby's eclipse,

I like the idea.

I have pains, and I know

my baby is coming.

I asked to my mother

me to paint the body.

Bonita R I want to be your arrival.

Kencro stand beside me,

with our first two children.

My name is Majtonr.

I am indigenous Kayapo ...

the Amazon jungle ....

We must remove

everything is negative.

I want to Gaby

release your fears.

So with his head under water ...

... she discovers the excitement of

fetus in amniotic fluid ...

... and faces the anguish

birth,

... to live and to eliminate them.

Javier's father, is with us.

village midwife

has experience.

Touch my baby and

says it's time.

Fortunately already got some

plants to alleviate pain.

massage with them

will do me good.

Given the proximity delivery ...

well ... I see that Michael is worried.

And if things go wrong

talk much with others.

In general, the reaction is obvious:

the real danger is not the nature,

but the hospital ...

... and all the technological interventions.

Women have always Condo light.

They got that strength.

And I know that you can give birth

following the hearing of my body.

Kencro already sees the

Pokecro our son ...

... as a hunter.

My name is Mane.

grew up with my people

the Sahara.

I know the desert well.

I'm a nomad.

is impossible to get lost here,

if you're a Tuareg.

Nearly two years

I married Mohammed.

He pitched camp

near a well ...

... and we'll wait here

the arrival of our first child.

baby Gaby is underway.

labor begins in the pool ...

... but even before birth,

going to the beach ...

... which is 5 minutes away.

Gaby is calm.

I merely guide it with

some exercises.

admit that drag the rest

community for my adventure.

I am pleased that Michael ...

can talk to women ...

who made the same choice I made.

Together, we fight for a fairer world ...

... and here, with the

Parliament of Maine.

Today, take control of birth

my son is following in that direction.

It is the Claims

a free woman.

Jose Luis is our doctor.

He has made hundreds

deliveries under water.

There's only intervention

if necessary.

is our privilege to let

Gaby will fully enjoy the process ...

of motherhood ....

're only here to admire

the miracle of life.

Michael asks himself

it should feel nervous ...

... but know that I trust in my decision ...

... let him calmer.

Jose Luis is on the beach

to prepare all the material.

Soon we will have with him.

baby is born

have no time to go to the beach

is a girl.

If welcome, Natalie.

Santiago is the eldest brother, now.

also need to take care of it.

So I ask you

that name or give Condo sister.

My name is Hung.

I am a gynecologist at the hospital

Ho Chi Minh City for 10 years.

already helped many babies being born.

is simple:
we are the largest

motherhood in the world

45,000 deliveries per year.

What gives 120 babies a day

Here in Vietnam that women prefer

Condo Give birth at the hospital. And I think that's good.

fact, statistics prove ...

... that things go better now

than when they went home.

Here saved many lives.

It is usually

easier to hear it ...

.. Putting it down.

You heard him earlier?

Now I have a small

contraction.

Okay, you have contractions.

My intuition was right.

I was told it would be today.

This proves that the baby and I

we understand.

I joined Michael, Lauren, Keith and others

the last time.

Again I tell you that I am confident ...

... and know what to do.

True, there is a risk.

Death is part

the birth process.

If by chance

there is a serious complication ...

... accept all consequences.

Such is life

want you to know ...

... that's life.

should not feel responsible.

is how I see things.

I'm not from Varanasi.

I left the field because

queramoos a better life ...

... but still so poor as before.

We live in a vacant lot with my parents,

on the banks of the Ganges.

the cow dung

What is sacred fuel.

My husband has a Pedicabs.

already have a big girl ...

Puja ....

A boy Arjul.

and Artie is the youngest.

We hope the

is the last quarter.

My name is Sunita.

Hello?

- Hello?! Already begun to be born?

- I

It's very exciting!

The pool is warm

Ethan is to fill it.

We light the fireplace

and has begun!

Resumed contractions,

I'll stop talking for a while.

can keep us informed ...

... overnight

Of course, we call when born.

They can speak in

any language.

Whether in English, French, Portuguese, we call.

Wait ... The Father is there with you?

Dad ...

- Is it time?

- There.

You're already in labor

You'll call a midwife

or will you have him alone

Now we are late to

talk about it, Daddy.

I told you before.

never know

what you can do.

Do not worry.

Well, yes, my God!

- I'll try.

- Okay.

Oh, Daddy.

A kiss. Good luck

Thanks.

There.

I can not go to a hospital,

would be a catastrophe.

Physicians are always

a cesarean ...

... to bring more money.

And we almost did not

what to eat ...

... so come see

the midwife of the neighborhood here.

She does not take much.

I feel better.

says it's not a girl.

We already have two, and gifts for girls

cost much in India.

advised me to eat sugar

before delivery ...

... with butter and hot milk

to help the baby come down.

tells me not to worry.

will give me a shot

and it will be okay.

If something happens,

will be here with me.

also says women ...

... who come to her house crying,

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Gilles de Maistre

Gilles de Maistre (born 8 May 1960) is a French César Award nominee screenwriter, director, producer, journalist and actor. more…

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