A Free Woman
Strohfeuer
Synopsis
A divorced thirtysomething woman fights a losing battle in Munich to attain belated self-fulfillment. The die is cast in a briskly impersonal society geared to male dominance and early training for career women.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Volker Schlöndorff, Margarethe von Trotta
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- Strohfeuer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Hallelujah-Film GmbH, HR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Schlöndorff
Volker Schlöndorff, Margarethe von Trotta
Stanley Myers
Sven Nykvist
Suzanne Baron
Volker Schlöndorff
Department Leadership Roster
Volker Schlöndorff
Director
Volker Schlöndorff
Writer
Margarethe von Trotta
Writer
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Volker Schlöndorff
Producer
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Suzanne Baron
Editor
Nikos Perakis
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Free Woman
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What is A Free Woman about?
A divorced thirtysomething woman fights a losing battle in Munich to attain belated self-fulfillment. The die is cast in a briskly impersonal society geared to male dominance and early training for career women.
Who directed A Free Woman?
A Free Woman was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who stars in A Free Woman?
The principal cast of A Free Woman includes Margarethe von Trotta, Friedhelm Ptok, Martin Lüttge, Ruth Hellberg, Georg Marischka.
When was A Free Woman released and how long is it?
A Free Woman was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Free Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Free Woman was composed by Stanley Myers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Free Woman?
A Free Woman holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).