Maria und der Paragraph

1974Movie2 h 20 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, nostalgic drama movie about history and society.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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Story

Maria is a record saleswoman by profession. She is lucky to have a job, because the year is 1930 and a major economic crisis has hit the world, accompanied by an army of unemployed people, especially in Germany. Maria is aware of her good fortune; in order to secure it, she has to do without many things. What business owner would employ an unmarried woman with a child in times like these? When Maria became pregnant, she, like many other women, had to become "active" and do something about this "misfortune". So she seeks "help" from a female doctor, trusting in her youth and hoping for better times when family happiness could come true for her.

Feels like

  • 1930s Germany
  • Economic Crisis
  • Women's Rights
  • Social Commentary
  • Historical Drama
  • Pathos & Melancholy
  • Restricted Abortion Access
  • Bleak Outlook

Cast

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Directed by
Hubert Hoelzke

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Facts

May 2, 1974 · 2 h 20 min · Drama

Released
May 2, 1974
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
XG, Germany

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Maria und der Paragraph worth watching?"

Questions about Maria und der Paragraph

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Maria und der Paragraph worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70.

Is Maria und der Paragraph plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Maria und der Paragraph in English?

German

No, it was made in German.