17 Seconds to Sophie
1998•1m•4.8•Released
Documentary
The sound of a ticking kitchen timer introduces a slim, nude woman who is standing in semi-profile against a bare, off-white wall. Her expression is impassive. Her image flickers slightly, and we watch her abdomen grow, realizing we are seeing a time-lapse sequence of her pregnancy. After 17 seconds, the timer rings; a baby appears in her arms, and the time-lapse gives way to real time. A mother's beatific smile appears as she cuddles the child.
Director
Bill Cote
Languages
No Language
Cast
Carol Cote
Mother
Sophia Jane Cote
Baby
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