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'Joy is part of it, but it isn’t joyful for everyone’

Ben Taylor talks to Naga Munchetty about his latest Netflix film, Joy.

Renowned film director Ben Taylor talks to Naga Munchetty about his latest Netflix film, Joy. It not only raises awareness about the IVF experience, but also focuses on the heartache and hope that define the experience. The story is rich with moments of vulnerability, from the emotional toll of failed attempts to the intense joy of success.

He shares the story of how he and his partner went through the IVF process to have their own children, revealing the challenges and joy that inspired the narrative on screen.

"For anybody, it’s a massive step in your life and fertility journey and it then, sort of, it dominates your world for that period."

He goes on to say, "the jealousy is such a huge part of it. And it can really ruin relationships and it’s private. Nobody knows it’s going on."

He adds, "The way you receive the news that your friends or family are pregnant is, is increasingly, as months and years go by is increasingly difficult."

This clip is originally from 5 Live Naga Munchetty on Wednesday 27th November.

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