Heartbeat is a 2012 Austrian short film directed by Romana Carén, about a happily married couple learning about a life changing diagnosis. The film is based on the stage play "Wintervögel" which had its world premiere in 2010 at the Theater Drachengasse.[1]

Heartbeat
Directed byRomana Carén
Written byRomana Carén
Produced byWHAT ART - Creative Productions e.U.
StarringRomana Carén, Valentin Schreyer, Katrine Eichberger
CinematographyAndreas Alvarez
Release dates
  • June 6, 2012 (2012-06-06) (Vienna Short Film Festival)
  • June 10, 2012 (2012-06-10) (Austria)
Running time
12 minutes
CountryAustria
LanguageGerman

Plot

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Emilia and Bernhard Janes are over the moon when they learn that they are finally expecting a child. During a routine check they are confronted with a terrifying diagnoses. Emilia has cancer. Her chances to survive are good, but therefore she will have to start with the treatment immediately. The doctor suggests an abortion. While Bernhard is willing to sacrifice the baby in order to save his wife's life, Emilia is already too attached to the baby. Time is running out.

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References

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  1. ^ "Aktuelle Produktionen". Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2012-05-05.
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