Die Ortliebschen Frauen

1981· 113 min★ 5.5· Drama

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.

Cast: Edith Heerdegen, Libgart Schwarz, Elisabeth Stepanek

Director: Luc Bondy