Wir haben lange geschwiegen

After a woman’s silent rage erupts into a fight post-coitus, a women’s group analyzes her refusal to stay passive. Another scene shows a woman’s despair when her lover misses their meeting, prompting the group to reject passive waiting. Together, they combat issues like rape, prostitution, and abortion rights (§218) to reclaim self-determination.

Directed by Sylvia Edwinsson, Frauenfilmgruppe München, Wir haben lange geschwiegen leans on a strong ensemble — Horst Tiessler, Anita von Ow — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1975.