In this episode we feature two filmmakers, Asia Der and Sari Haragonics from Hungary to discuss their debut feature documentary, My Mother, which recently had its world premiere at Hot Docs. The film is an intimate tale of love and freedom, a lesbian couple contends with homophobia in increasingly radicalized Hungary as they struggle to create a family through adoption.As Hungary’s political climate becomes increasingly radicalized, Virág, a former green politician, loses faith in the democratic parliament of Hungary and retires from politics. She and her partner Nóra decide to shift their focus on building a family together and adopt a child. With a sensitive lens and close access, directors Asia Dér and Sári Haragonics follow the two women through their long and ultimately successful adoption process to bring home their young daughter. As the rising tides of hate and homophobia in Hungary begin to overflow into their family, their lives hit a boiling point and they must face the difficult decision of whether to leave their country behind.To moderate the conversation, Krisztina Meggyes facilitates the conversation. Kristina is a Hungarian documentary filmmaker and lecturer at University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest, where she leads a course on Ethics in documentary films.