17 Seconds to Sophie (1998)

• 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.

Rating

4.8 / 10 (5 votes)

Release date

October 1, 1998

Runtime

1m

Language

English

Director

Bill Cote

Status

Released