Die Macht der Männer ist die Geduld der Frauen (1978)

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For many years, market woman Addi has been helplessly exposed to the ever-increasing aggression of her husband Max. His physical and emotional abuse has become part of her everyday life, from which she cannot find a way out. Due to her economic dependence on Max and the passivity of those around her, every attempt to escape leads her back to her husband. When Addi accidentally learns of the existence of a women's shelter, this is her long-awaited escape from violence and she flees to the facility with her son. Strengthened by the solidarity among the women, she founds a shared flat with others in order to regain her long-suppressed freedom. Director Cristina Perincioli had the story developed and acted out by residents of Germany's first women's shelter in West Berlin.

Director: Cristina Perincioli
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
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Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Macht der Männer ist die Geduld der Frauen about?
For many years, market woman Addi has been helplessly exposed to the ever-increasing aggression of her husband Max. His physical and emotional abuse has become part of her everyday life, from which she cannot find a way out. Due to her economic dependence on Max and the passivity of those around her, every attempt to escape leads her back to her husband. When Addi accidentally learns of the existence of a women's shelter, this is her long-awaited escape from violence and she flees to the facility with her son. Strengthened by the solidarity among the women, she founds a shared flat with others in order to regain her long-suppressed freedom. Director Cristina Perincioli had the story developed and acted out by residents of Germany's first women's shelter in West Berlin.
Who directed Die Macht der Männer ist die Geduld der Frauen?
Die Macht der Männer ist die Geduld der Frauen was directed by Cristina Perincioli.
Who stars in Die Macht der Männer ist die Geduld der Frauen?
Die Macht der Männer ist die Geduld der Frauen stars Elisabeth Walinski, Eberhard Feik, Dora Kürten.
How long is Die Macht der Männer ist die Geduld der Frauen?
Die Macht der Männer ist die Geduld der Frauen has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Die Macht der Männer ist die Geduld der Frauen?
Die Macht der Männer ist die Geduld der Frauen is a Drama film.
Where was Die Macht der Männer ist die Geduld der Frauen produced?
Die Macht der Männer ist die Geduld der Frauen was produced in Germany.