Die Ortliebschen Frauen

1981Directed by Luc Bondy

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Released: May 15, 1981
Runtime: 1h 53m

About Die Ortliebschen Frauen

Drama

Synopsis

A pessimistic drama about a family struggling to survive after the death of their father. Left behind are the simple-minded mother, the strong-willed daughter Josefine, another sister and a mentally retarded brother. Josefine takes over the reins and looks after the family. She turns her sister into a maid and forces her brother to live in the cellar.

Director: Luc Bondy
Writers: Luc Bondy
Franz Nabl
Libgart Schwarz
Ellen Hammer

Principal cast

In billing order

Edith HeerdegenMutter Helene Ortlieb
Libgart SchwarzJosefine Ortlieb
Elisabeth StepanekAnna Ortlieb
Leslie Malton
Enzi Fuchs
Klaus Pohl

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