Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer

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Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer (1928)

Directed by Jakob Fleck, Luise Fleck

Drama · 1h 26m

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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Cast

Leopold Kramer Professor Hausen Evelyn Holt Evelyn Hausen Iván Petrovich Dr. Schäfer Hans Albers Dr. Greber Agnes Petersen-Mozżuchinowa Lucie Walker

Crew

Director
Jakob Fleck, Luise Fleck
Screenplay
Jane Bess
Director of Photography
Georg Muschner
Producer
Liddy Hegewald

Details

Release date
1928-04-24
Runtime
1h 26m
Genres
Drama
Original language
DE
Spoken languages
No Language
Countries
Germany
Production
Hegewald Film