Heartbeat (2012 film)

Heartbeat
Directed by	Romana Carén
Written by	Romana Carén
Produced by	WHAT ART - Creative Productions e.U.
Starring	Romana Carén, Valentin Schreyer, Katrine Eichberger
Cinematography	Andreas Alvarez
Release dates	June 6, 2012 (2012-06-06) (Vienna Short Film Festival) June 10, 2012 (2012-06-10) (Austria)
Running time	12 minutes
Country	Austria
Language	German

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]

Plot

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.

Cast

• Romana Carén - Emilia Janes
• Valentin Schreyer - Bernhard Janes
• Katrine Eichberger - Doctor Wagner

References

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

External links

• Official website
• Heartbeat at IMDb