Die Ortliebschen Frauen
1981, German. Directed by Luc Bondy.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 15 May 1981
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Libgart Schwarz, Luc Bondy, Ellen Hammer
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How long is Die Ortliebschen Frauen?
Die Ortliebschen Frauen runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
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Die Ortliebschen Frauen isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 May 1981. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Die Ortliebschen Frauen?
If you liked Die Ortliebschen Frauen, try Stopped on Track, The Nest, The Kindness of Strangers.
Who directed Die Ortliebschen Frauen?
Die Ortliebschen Frauen (1981) was directed by Luc Bondy and stars Edith Heerdegen, Libgart Schwarz, Elisabeth Stepanek.