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No I'm Not The Mother

Kristian Naydenov / Canada, Germany / 2026 / 75 min

When Sana travels to Canada to donate her eggs to a gay couple, it soon reveals the hidden costs of the commercialized reproductive industry. No, I’m Not the Mother explores the lack of transparency in education around women’s physical and mental health, as well as the absence of adequate legal protections.

Credits

Year 2026
Production Countries Canada, Germany
Runtime 75 min
Language English
Subtitle English
Director Kristian Naydenov
Producers Ewa Braniecka, Sana Al-Badri

IMPACT    STATEMENT

No I'm Not Your Mother advocates for the safety, rights, and justice of egg donors. 

IMPACT    GOALS

  1. Informing and raising awareness of the violations of the egg donors’ safety and risks of fertility tourism.
  2. Educating egg donors on official medical guidelines and how to have better contracts.
  3. Humanising egg donors in the eyes of the public and intended parents.
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