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The Ortlieb Woman

1981 · 1 hr 53 mins

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.

Director: Luc Bondy

Cast: Edith Heerdegen, Libgart Schwarz, Elisabeth Stepanek, Leslie Malton, Enzi Fuchs