A non-narrated documentary following the lovesome lives of four infants from birth to their first birthday. The babies featured are two from rural areas: Ponijao from Opuwo, Namibia, and Bayar from Bayanchandmani, Mongolia, as well as two from urban areas: Mari from Tokyo, Japan, and Hattie from San Francisco, USA.
Cinematography
Stunning landscapes that humble any nature doc.
Editing
Clever cross-cutting that speaks louder than narration.
Sound
Babies as soundtrack — gurgles, cries, and goat bells.
Director
Thomas Balmès
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Thomas Balmès originally wanted 15 babies across five continents, but reality (and budgets) said absolutely not.
The film sparked endless debates about which baby had it 'best' — proving every viewer projects their own parenting anxieties onto 79 minutes of diaper footage.
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