Die Ortliebschen Frauen
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Bondy
- Screenplay & Story
- Libgart Schwarz, Franz Nabl, Luc Bondy, Ellen Hammer
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Die Ortliebschen Frauen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Solaris Film, WDR, Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion, Pia Frankenberg Filmproduktion, Hamburg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Bondy
Libgart Schwarz, Franz Nabl, Luc Bondy, Ellen Hammer
Peer Raben
Ricardo Aronovich
Stefan Arnsten
Joachim von Vietinghoff, Bernd Eichinger
Department Leadership Roster
Luc Bondy
Director
Joachim von Vietinghoff
Producer
Libgart Schwarz
Writer
Stefan Arnsten
Editor
Bernd Eichinger
Producer
Luc Bondy
Writer
Ellen Hammer
Writer
Ricardo Aronovich
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Ortliebschen Frauen
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What is Die Ortliebschen Frauen about?
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.
Who directed Die Ortliebschen Frauen?
Die Ortliebschen Frauen was directed by Luc Bondy.
Who stars in Die Ortliebschen Frauen?
The principal cast of Die Ortliebschen Frauen includes Edith Heerdegen, Libgart Schwarz, Elisabeth Stepanek, Leslie Malton, Enzi Fuchs.
When was Die Ortliebschen Frauen released and how long is it?
Die Ortliebschen Frauen was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Ortliebschen Frauen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Ortliebschen Frauen was composed by Peer Raben.
Is Die Ortliebschen Frauen based on a book or true story?
Die Ortliebschen Frauen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Franz Nabl".