Melk

The death of a baby and the grieving process after such a heavy loss. Minimalist, dignified and profoundly moving.

Shortly after Robin delivers her baby stillborn, her breasts begin to produce milk. Unable to bring herself to throw it away, Robin decides to donate the milk. But this is more difficult than she first assumed. And thus her refrigerator gradually fills up with more and more bottles of the white liquid. For Robin, however, donating the milk is closely linked to her grief for her lost child. Because the pain won’t let her go, she decides to take part in regular silent walks in the woods. These give her, as well as the film, structure and support. - With an impressively clear, almost minimalist visual language, ›Melk‹ tells the story of a difficult loss and the long aftermath. For all its urgency, the drama always maintains a dignified and respectful distance from the suffering of its characters. This is precisely what makes it a experience which gets under your skin.

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