The Patriotic Woman
Die Patriotin
“It is a mistake to think that the dead are somehow dead.”
Synopsis
Gabi Teichert, a history teacher, is unhappy with the way history is portrayed in textbooks and is looking for an alternative, more practical approach to 'uncovering' the past, quite literally digging with the spade and dissecting books with hammers and drills.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Kluge
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Kluge, Willi Segler, Christel Buschmann
- Original Title
- Die Patriotin
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Kairos-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Kluge
Alexander Kluge, Willi Segler, Christel Buschmann
Thomas Mauch, Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein, Werner Lüring
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Kluge
Writer
Alexander Kluge
Director
Willi Segler
Writer
Christel Buschmann
Writer
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Editor
Thomas Mauch
Director of Photography
Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
Director of Photography
Werner Lüring
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Patriotic Woman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Patriotic Woman about?
Gabi Teichert, a history teacher, is unhappy with the way history is portrayed in textbooks and is looking for an alternative, more practical approach to 'uncovering' the past, quite literally digging with the spade and dissecting books with hammers and drills.
Who directed The Patriotic Woman?
The Patriotic Woman was directed by Alexander Kluge.
Who stars in The Patriotic Woman?
The principal cast of The Patriotic Woman includes Hannelore Hoger, Dieter Mainka, Alfred Edel, Marius Müller-Westernhagen, Alexander von Eschwege.
When was The Patriotic Woman released and how long is it?
The Patriotic Woman was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.