UNLEARNING MOTHERHOOD

PLAYGROUNDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2026

NL | 10 ‘ | animation, documentary

Synopsis:

Unlearning Motherhood is an animated documentary that delves into the stories of six incredible women, each with their own unique and somewhat unconventional experiences with motherhood.Their stories challenge traditional notions of motherhood. And invite us to reflect, unlearn and re-think motherhood as a concept that can be more diverse and inclusive.

 

 

Juliana Erazo is a Colombian visual artist and a graduate of an Animation Master at AKV. St. Joost. Her work focuses deeply on reflecting the female experience in different contexts and cultures that make up different struggles: from body normativity, sexuality and motherhood. Juliana has been selected for the Next Talent Program, 2020-2021.

CREDITS

Director + Animator: Juliana Erazo Gómez
Producer: Richard Valk

The film Unlearning Motherhood will be featured in the Next Gem section. The selection highlights amazing works from makers connected to the Next Talent Program.