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Release Year1928
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorJakob Fleck, Luise Fleck
WritersJane Bess
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsFrauenarzt Dr. Schäfer
About Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer
The respected gynecologist Prof. Hausen is averse to performing abortions. In contrast, his up-and-coming colleague Dr. Schäfer sees abortion as a means of helping women in need and openly advocates an amendment of the law. The professor’s convictions are shaken when misfortune befalls his own family. Louise Fleck presents her drama about the untimeliness of restrictive abortion legislation against the backdrop of modern urban reality. Seriousness, however, is preserved, because topics such as unwanted pregnancy, sexual violence, and the consequences of improperly performed abortions are not only addressed through minor characters, but also placed at the center of the cinematic narrative. (Anna Dobringer)
Directed by Jakob Fleck, Luise Fleck, Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer leans on a strong ensemble — Leopold Kramer, Evelyn Holt, Iván Petrovich — 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 1928.
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