Martha
Synopsis
Martha Bieder is the last rubble-woman in Berlin Rummelsburg. Every day, rain or shine, she stands at the conveyor belt - as she has for decades - sorting through rubble. After a retirement party thrown for her by her male colleagues, she tells her story of being a rubble-woman in post-war Germany.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Uraufführung: Kurzfilmtage Oberhausen
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jürgen Böttcher
- Screenplay & Story
- Jürgen Böttcher
- Original Title
- Martha
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jürgen Böttcher
Jürgen Böttcher
Wolfgang Dietzel
Angelika Arnold
Department Leadership Roster
Jürgen Böttcher
Writer
Wolfgang Dietzel
Director of Photography
Angelika Arnold
Editor
Jürgen Böttcher
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Martha.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Martha
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What is Martha about?
Martha Bieder is the last rubble-woman in Berlin Rummelsburg. Every day, rain or shine, she stands at the conveyor belt - as she has for decades - sorting through rubble. After a retirement party thrown for her by her male colleagues, she tells her story of being a rubble-woman in post-war Germany.
Who directed Martha?
Martha was directed by Jürgen Böttcher.
Who stars in Martha?
The principal cast of Martha includes Not specified.
When was Martha released and how long is it?
Martha was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 56m.