Film Review – Child’s Pose

We’re used to seeing screen depictions of motherhood that lean toward heroism or self-sacrifice in a quest to preserve a future for their children. “Child’s Pose” posits the idea that this noble selflessness could be a programmed response to strife, following a woman’s attempt to relive her son of obvious guilt and legal interests out of habit, not an innate need to protect her own. A Romanian production, “Child’s Pose” is observational and manipulative in a fascinating manner, asking the audience to digest the mechanics of concern without ever feeling as though the lead character is capable of such an emotion. Raw and frighteningly authentic, the feature has a causal immorality that’s fascinating to watch unfold. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com