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Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer

1928·Movie
1h 26min
55
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Society, history, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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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)
Early CinemaSocial Issue DramaAbortion DebateHistorical DramaFeminist ThemesMedical EthicsUrban SettingFamily CrisisThought-Provoking

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Is Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

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What is Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer?

1 h 26 min

Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer in?

Germanxx

It was made in German, with some xx. Produced in Germany.