The Patriotic Woman
1979, German. Directed by Alexander Kluge.
It is a mistake to think that the dead are somehow dead.
Gabi Teichert, a history teacher, is unhappy with the way history is portrayed in textbooks and is looking for an alternative, more practical approach to 'uncovering' the past, quite literally digging with the spade and dissecting books with hammers and drills.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Patriotic Woman
The Patriotic Woman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 December 1979.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 December 1979
- Original title
- Die Patriotin
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Alexander Kluge, Willi Segler, Christel Buschmann
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Patriotic Woman
Hounddog
2008 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Secrets We Keep
2020 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Girl in the Book
2015 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Strange Weather
2016 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
1972 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Salomé
2013 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Holy Lands
2019 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Return
2011 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Eleanor the Great
2025 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
2004 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Patriotic Woman: quick answers
Is The Patriotic Woman worth watching?
The Patriotic Woman doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Patriotic Woman?
The Patriotic Woman runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Patriotic Woman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Patriotic Woman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Patriotic Woman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Patriotic Woman yet.
Which OTT platform is The Patriotic Woman on?
The Patriotic Woman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 December 1979. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Patriotic Woman?
If you liked The Patriotic Woman, try Hounddog, The Secrets We Keep, The Girl in the Book.
Who directed The Patriotic Woman?
The Patriotic Woman (1979) was directed by Alexander Kluge and stars Hannelore Hoger, Dieter Mainka, Alfred Edel.