Season 1 | Episode 1

Toni, männlich, Hebamme

Comedy, Germany 2019

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Toni (Leo Reisinger) works as a male midwife. Even though it’s not always easy for a man to practice this profession—which has traditionally been passed down from woman to woman—Toni loves his job—and he’s really good at it, too. When Toni loses his job at the hospital and his relationship falls apart, he decides to go into business for himself. Just then, gynecologist Luise (Wolke Hegenbarth) offers him a spot in her practice. Too bad that his new love is the reason for the breakup with his old one. And so the chaos takes its course... without any bursting water or delivery room antics. “Toni, Male, Midwife” is a warm and thematically diverse dramedy that stands out for its likable characters and socially relevant themes. It offers humorous, feel-good series entertainment that takes a bold and all the more entertaining shift in perspective, occasionally striking a more serious note. And now take a deep breath... and exhale! Warm-hearted, colorful, with plenty of music, and featuring a wonderfully woven mother-son bond—“Love & Revolution” not only sensitively illuminates the early struggles of the Spanish LGBTQ movement. With plenty of wit and emotion, it also makes a powerful case for freedom, self-determination, and community. Despite serious themes like social exclusion, homophobia, and state repression, the film manages to maintain its positive, cheerful tone. This is a masterful blend of humor and historical relevance: Viva la revolución! When his daughter Josie, who wants to earn a surfing vacation with her super rich friends, starts working temporarily in Luise's practice, the ice is getting even thinner for Toni. As a problem solver he is challenged with two pregnant women: Gina has three potential fathers, and Ida, who has a heart condition, doubts whether she alone can bear the responsibility for a child. Of course, both can rely on Toni.
89 min
HD
FSK 0
Audio language:
German

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Director:

Sibylle Tafel

Composer:

Stefan Hansen

Sound Design:

Vitus Bernrieder

Cast:

Leo Reisinger (Toni Hasler)

Wolke Hegenbarth (Luise Fuchs)

Frederic Linkemann (Franz)

Soogi Kang (Ja-Mai)

Juliane Köhler (Dr. Evi Höllriegl)

Kathrin von Steinburg (Hanna Aschenbrenner)

Original title:

Toni, männlich, Hebamme

Original language:

German

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age rating:

FSK 0

Audio language:

German