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    Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer

    86'

    1928-04-24

    6

    Drama

    Overview:

    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)

    DirectingJakob FleckWritingJane Bess

    Cast

    1

    Professor Hausen

    Leopold Kramer

    1

    Evelyn Hausen

    Evelyn Holt

    1

    Dr. Schäfer

    Iván Petrovich

    1

    Dr. Greber

    Hans Albers

    1

    Lucie Walker

    Agnes...

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Germany
    • List of languages:
      1. No Language
    • List of companies:
      1. Hegewald Film
    • Vote Count: 2
    • Popularity: 0.2596
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer

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