Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer
Synopsis
The respected gynecologist Prof. Hausen is averse to performing abortions. In contrast, his up-and-coming colleague Dr. Schäfer sees abortion as a means of helping women in need and openly advocates an amendment of the law. The professor’s convictions are shaken when misfortune befalls his own family. Louise Fleck presents her drama about the untimeliness of restrictive abortion legislation against the backdrop of modern urban reality. Seriousness, however, is preserved, because topics such as unwanted pregnancy, sexual violence, and the consequences of improperly performed abortions are not only addressed through minor characters, but also placed at the center of the cinematic narrative. (Anna Dobringer)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jakob Fleck, Luise Fleck
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Bess
- Original Title
- Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Hegewald Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jakob Fleck, Luise Fleck
Jane Bess
Georg Muschner
Liddy Hegewald
Department Leadership Roster
Liddy Hegewald
Producer
Georg Muschner
Director of Photography
Jakob Fleck
Director
Jane Bess
Screenplay
Luise Fleck
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer
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What is Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer about?
The respected gynecologist Prof. Hausen is averse to performing abortions. In contrast, his up-and-coming colleague Dr. Schäfer sees abortion as a means of helping women in need and openly advocates an amendment of the law. The professor’s convictions are shaken when misfortune befalls his own family. Louise Fleck presents her drama about the untimeliness of restrictive abortion legislation against the backdrop of modern urban reality. Seriousness, however, is preserved, because topics such as unwanted pregnancy, sexual violence, and the consequences of improperly performed abortions are not only addressed through minor characters, but also placed at the center of the cinematic narrative. (Anna Dobringer)
Who directed Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer?
Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer was directed by Jakob Fleck, Luise Fleck.
Who stars in Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer?
The principal cast of Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer includes Leopold Kramer, Evelyn Holt, Iván Petrovich, Hans Albers, Agnes Petersen-Mozżuchinowa.
When was Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer released and how long is it?
Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.