Movielogr
Die Ortliebschen Frauen (1981)
Directed by Luc Bondy
Overview
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.
Length 113 minutes
Actors
Edith Heerdegen | Libgart Schwarz | Elisabeth Stepanek | Leslie Malton | Enzi Fuchs | Klaus Pohl | Sonja Karzau