
Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer
Drama
Overview
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)
Top Cast


Leopold Kramer
Leopold Kramer
Professor Hausen
Leopold Kramer
Professor Hausen


Evelyn Holt
Evelyn Holt
Evelyn Hausen
Evelyn Holt
Evelyn Hausen


Iván Petrovich
Iván Petrovich
Dr. Schäfer
Iván Petrovich
Dr. Schäfer


Hans Albers
Hans Albers
Dr. Greber
Hans Albers
Dr. Greber


Agnes Petersen-Mozżuchinowa
Agnes Petersen-Mozżuchinowa
Lucie Walker
Agnes Petersen-Mozżuchinowa
Lucie Walker
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