
The trials of the wealthy Emmentaler farming family Jowäger, adapted from the 19th century novel of the same name by Jeremias Gotthelf (pen-name of Albert Bitzius), which was also published in two parts.
Directed by Franz Schnyder, Anne Bäbi Jowäger I. Part - How Jakobli comes to a woman leans on a strong ensemble — Margrit Winter, Ruedi Walter, Margrit Rainer — 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 drama titles of 1960.
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