Feature1980·132m·7.0

Menschenfrauen

DramaTV Movie

Menschenfrauen is a film about relationships and the psychological oppression of women in society. Franz, a journalist, maintains relationships with four women. His three mistresses are introduced with television dreams of intense emotional violence (in the first dream, a mother shouts at her daughter, explaining that as a girl, she does not deserve a room of her own), and the fourth is his wife. He is desperate to have each to himself. Franz never offers a substantial sign of love, but is willing to say anything and make any promise for affection. His dependence on women for fulfilment is explained through arguments with his wife. He claims "I am my own sound. The women produce voices within me." An understandable and sometimes sympathetic antagonist is one of the films greatest strengths. The emotional damage he causes becomes believable.

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Cast

Elly Naschold

Lukas Resetarits

Klaus Wildbolz

Franz

Susanne Widl

Anna Sand

Maria Martina

Gertrud

Renée Felden

Elisabeth

Christiane von Aster

Details

Status
Released
Original language
German
Languages
German
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision

Crew

Director

Valie Export

Writers

Peter Weibel

Wolfgang Dickmann

Director of Photography

Karl Kases

Director of Photography

Tina Frese

Editor

Friedl Mayer

Editor